Director, Head of eMacro CRB Technology

Overview

What is the opportunity?

The role is to work with the Front Office eFX and eRates groups in the trading business to ensure that algo trading asks are prioritized and ring-fenced within the QTS organization, particularly around the buildout of automated trading e-books and a central risk book. The candidate will lead the build out of key trading strategies and algos, both via individual contribution and technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to core engineering on automated trading strategies and infrastructure in support of algo trading. The candidate should be technical and hands-on, as well as able to lead projects. Such technical leadership is critical for building out our e-books and central risk book across Rates and FX. Finally, the ideal candidate should have a relentless commercial focus to ensure that the buildout of automated trading infrastructure and strategies support a growing business and generate revenue around our electronic trading capability.

What will you do?

• Work with key stakeholders across Rates and FX to ensure we are building trading strategies and algos to the correct specification and in order to generate revenue for the electronic trading business.

• Personally contribute to the development effort around pricing, hedging, and execution strategies as well as lead the development effort of others around the candidate.

• Design and implement key builds across the eMacro space for the needs of the desk as well as key electronic trading capabilities for the various algo teams.

• Lead the buildout of e-books across eMacro and a central risk book to improve on our electronic trading business and franchise.

• Contribute to core engineering around electronic trading infrastructure and the deployment of automated trading strategies.

• Ensure high standards and quality of technical work. Direct reviews of tools and technologies for improving performance and reducing costs.

• Direct and manage the delivery of large or complex application development projects. Define strategies and client needs focused on technology development.

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• Hands on experience building algo trading platforms, both on hands-on development and leadership of teams around automated e-trading

• 15+ years of Java development experience

• Expertise with Rates or FX trading systems

Nice to Have:

• Experience with building out eMacro e-books and automated trading strategies is a plus.

Whats 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.

• Excellent exposure to communicate with various business partners and stakeholders in Investor Services and within other platforms as appropriate

• Working with an exciting, close-knit, supportive & dynamic group

• Opportunity to collaborate with other business segments within the bank

• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits

• Competitive compensation

The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $210,000 - $275,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate's Experience, Skills, Registration Status;
Market Conditions;
And Business Needs. This Salary Range Does Not Include Other Elements Of Total Compensation, Including A Discretionary Bonus And Benefits Such As A 401(K) Program With Company-Matching Contributions;
Health, Dental, Vision, Life And Disability Insurance;
And Paid Time-Off Plan. 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity lified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

Job Skills

Application Development, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Information Technology Management, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address: GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET, JERSEY CITY

City: Jersey City

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:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above

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