Equity Derivative Operations Analyst

What is the opportunity?
As a Derivatives Trade Support Analyst, you will ensure the timely and accurate completion of primary responsibilities to support Equity Derivatives businesses globally, improve processes, and deliver excellent service to business partners and colleagues. The Canadian Equity Derivative Operations group of RBC Capital Markets, COO division is hiring for this role.

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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in financial products including Equity Linked Notes, Equity, Equity Swaps, Equity Options, Equity Futures and Bonds.
• 2–4 years’ experience within Operations functions, performed at a financial institution, with an emphasis on reconciliation tasks (asset).

• Proactive in identifying, escalating, and resolving potential issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines in high-pressure situations.
• Use good judgement, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and partners.
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Drive to enhance own skills and build knowledge within a team.

• Excellent computer skills (Excel).
• Ability to leverage AI (LLMs, Agents) to streamline processes.
• VBA / Macro skills is an asset (including ability to write code).

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and management opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Flexible work/life balance options.

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