Commodities Trade Support Analyst
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor / Consultant, Banking & Finance
Commodities Trade Support Analyst (London) Royal Bank of Canada>
• London, United Kingdom
To provide Trade Support to the European Commodities OTC business, with a specialization in Precious and Base Metal products. Commodities product coverage will also include Oil and Gas, Power, Index, Agriculture, Carbon. You will help build out this growing business and partner directly with the front-office traders to ensure the efficient and accurate daily processing of all commodities OTC and Exchange Traded derivatives and physical trades on Openlink systems.
RBC’s expectation is that, all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.
What will you do?Perform trade validation for Commodities derivatives and physical trades booked into the Openlink booking systems. Analyze the downstream impact of new deals, amendments, cancellations and actively communicate issues to relevant stakeholders.
For trade capture errors, monitor results & exceptions, analyze underlying causes and ensure appropriate, corrective action are taken to reduce the frequency of occurrence and minimize loss due to error
Liaise with Front Office and all cross functional teams as Commodity Operations’ primary contact for all queries and issues and effectively monitor, track, and elevate any potential risks in a timely manner.
Work closely with Futures Clearing teams to identify and resolve trade breaks on a daily basis.
Perform system troubleshooting and develop technology tools (e.g., VBA macro) as required to support day-to-day responsibilities seamlessly
Support new product development as part of a growing business, partner with cross functional teams in testing and sign off.
Ensure that daily and monthly procedures, as detailed in the group’s procedures and standing orders are strictly observed.
Proactively identify opportunities to further streamline processes. Recommend cost efficient and effective controls for Commodity trade processing with the introduction of new processes, products and systems. Initiate and implement recommendations for automation.
Perform system troubleshooting and develop technology tools (e.g., VBA macro) as required to support trade validation/reconciliation responsibilities seamlessly
What do you need to succeed? Must-have- Undergraduate 's degree in finance, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create formulas, pivot tables, and analyze data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize work and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
- Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation.
- Prior experience with Openlink
- Relevant experience or knowledge in Commodities trading
- Experience with Bloomberg, trading platforms, or other financial systems.
- Proficiency with SQL or other data analysis tools.
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 including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Opportunities to work with the best in the field
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.
Job SkillsActive Learning, Adaptability, Business Appraisals, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements
Additional Job DetailsAddress: 100 BISHOPSGATE:
LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week: 35
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