Business Systems Specialist

Job Description

The successful energetic candidate will join the Technology team to provide technical systems management and business analysis for Futures, Clearing and Electronic trading applications with exposure to additional asset classes. At RBC Capital Markets, our goal is to design, build and operate state‑of‑the‑art clearing and electronic trading technology to provide our clients with a competitive advantage.

In this role, you will develop a strong understanding of leading Futures/FX and Electronic Trading platforms and how our investment firm captures, manages, margins and clears trades with the world's largest exchanges.

• Manage the interaction with external vendors such as Fidessa, Born Technology, TT, CQG, Bloomberg and various OMS/EMS providers.
• Maintain internal relationships with IT, Compliance, and Operations as it relates to electronic trading platforms and connectivity.
• Provide daily front‑line support to traders and clients.
• Lead technical analysis, planning, implementation, system management, and IT escalation.
• Build strong relationships with business partners to help them succeed with our solutions and represent their requirements in evolving our technology ecosystem.
• Document operational processes for end‑user training and manage the production knowledge base, manage outages, proactive communication, problem management through to resolution, and track post‑mortems, bug fixes, enhancements etc. for Futures/FX.

• Strong preference for candidates experienced with Fidessa, Trading Technologies, CQG, Bloomberg Tradebook, ITRS Geneos and EMSX trading applications and architecture.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working within fast‑paced trading environments.
• Experience entering electronic orders in Futures markets.
• Knowledge of the financial industry, particularly in the trading divisions of banks or brokerage houses.
• General familiarity with exchange‑traded products such as Fixed Income, FX, Cash Treasuries, Options, Futures.
• Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering Degree (or equivalent), Business & Science.

• Current Series 3 registration, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.

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

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• 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.
• A world‑class training program in financial services.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

• Computer Operations
• Customer Service
• Enterprise Application Delivery
• Group Problem Solving
• Information Technology Infrastructure
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• System and Console Operations
• System Applications
• Systems Software

111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3200, Chicago, United States of America

Full time, 40 hours per week, Salaried, Regular, Platform:
Capital Markets

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