Trading 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 (processes, software and infrastructure) to provide our clients with a competitive advantage within our markets.

In this role, the candidate 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 our external vendors (such as Fidessa, Born Technology, TT, CQG, Bloomberg and various OMS/EMS providers)
• Internal relationships with IT, Compliance, and Operations as it relates to electronic trading platforms and connectivity.
• Manage and provide daily front line support to traders and clients.
• Technical Leadership and Analysis, Planning, Implementation, System Management, and IT escalation.
• Build a strong relationship with all business partners to help them succeed with our solutions as well as effectively represent their requirements in further evolving our technology ecosystem.
• Document operational processes for end user training and manage the Production knowledgebase - Manage outages, proactive communication and problem management through to resolution. Tracking of Post Mortems, bug fixes, enhancements etc. for Futures/FX.

• Strong preference to candidate 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 (trading pits, off‑pit trading floors, or similar).
• Experience entering electronic orders in Futures markets.
• Knowledge of the financial industry, particularly in the trading divisions of banks or brokerage houses would be an asset.
• General familiarity with exchange traded products, e.g., Fixed Income, FX, Cash Treasuries, Options, Futures, etc. is also desired.
• Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering Degree (or equivalent), Business & Science.

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

• 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.

Address: 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3200, Chicago

City:
Chicago

Country:
United States of America

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications: