Equity Derivative Operations Analyst

What is the opportunity?

The Canadian Equity Derivative Operations group of RBC Capital Markets, Business and Client Service division is looking to hire a Equity Derivative Operations Analyst. This is a 6 month contract position.

As a Derivatives Trade Support Analyst, you will ensure the timely and accurate completion of the primary responsibilities detailed below to support Equity Derivatives Businesses globally with a view to improve processes and enhance functionality, while delivering excellent service to business partners and colleagues.

What will you do?

Prioritize the tasks below to meet department deadlines:

• Identify, report and resolve trade, position and cash reconciliation breaks between Front Office and Back Office systems
• Perform trade affirmation with internal counterparties to ensure payments are settled as scheduled to minimize risk
• Create settlement journals and wires for all confirmed transactions
• Upload trades, business events and accounting entries into systems promptly and accurately
• Participate in project planning and testing activities for system enhancements and implementations
• Escalate any unresolved issues or challenges to Management as soon as possible
• Identify potential areas for improved processing and automation wherever possible
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate procedure documentation to ensure high quality consistent service

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience within a Operations functions, performed at a financial institution, with an emphasis on reconciliation tasks would be an asset
• proficient in financial products including: Equity Linked Notes, Equity, Equity Swaps, Equity Options, Equity Futures/Forwards and Bonds
• Advanced VBA / Macro skills required (including ability to write code)

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $70,000 - $85,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above