Manager, Futures Exchange Solutions

What is the Opportunity?

The Manager, Futures Exchange Solutions team within RBC Capital Markets Global Futures will specialize in Exchange Traded Derivatives regulatory reporting with a focus on Futures. They will work closely with partners in Compliance, Futures Operations, Futures IT along with Global Exchange and CCPs to ensure that RBC Futures is compliant with internal and external regulatory requirements for its Exchange reporting.

• Serve as the point of contact for North American exchange regulatory reporting matters, while providing backup coverage and support for other regions to ensure continuity and global consistency in reporting practices
• Drive continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to enhance reporting processes, streamline workflows, and reduce manual effort—whether through internal process redesign, system enhancements, or collaboration with vendors and external partners—and champion these initiatives through to implementation

• Maintain and enhance the inventory of exchange regulatory reporting obligations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with current exchange requirements across all applicable markets
• Monitor exchange regulatory initiatives, rule changes, and reporting requirements from inception through implementation, tracking timelines, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure the firm remains on schedule and in compliance
• Lead or support individual and concurrent regulatory reporting initiatives, coordinating work streams across Compliance, Operations, Technology, and external stakeholders including exchanges and clearing brokers
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation for all regulatory reporting workflows, ensuring procedures are current, actionable, and audit-ready
• Serve as a subject matter resource on exchange regulatory reporting requirements, providing guidance and support to Operations teams on interpretation, exception handling, and process execution
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with exchange contacts, regulatory bodies, and internal partners to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution
• Identify gaps, control weaknesses, or process inefficiencies in current reporting practices and recommend enhancements to strengthen the control environment
• Represent the firm at industry forums, working groups, and exchange-hosted calls to stay current on regulatory developments, share best practices, and contribute to industry dialogue on reporting standards and emerging requirements
• Develop proficiency in the XTP books and records system, understanding its architecture, data flows, and reporting capabilities as they relate to regulatory reporting obligations and audit trail requirements
• Build and maintain deep knowledge of exchange rule books and regulatory frameworks, serving as a reference point for rule interpretation and ensuring operational practices align with published requirements
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing controls related to regulatory reporting, assessing design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps, and partnering with Compliance and Operations to implement remediation where needed
• Stay current on rule book amendments and exchange circulars, assessing their impact on existing processes and controls, and communicating relevant changes to affected stakeholders

• 3+ years of experience in Futures Operations, Compliance, or Regulatory Reporting with a focus on futures and cleared derivatives
• Understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks, including CIRO rules
• Familiarity with US (CFTC, NFA) and European (EMIR and MiFID II/MiFIR) regulatory frameworks
• Strong understanding of the futures trade lifecycle, including execution, clearing, settlement, and books and records requirements
• Experience developing, documenting, and improving operational processes and controls
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions including Operations, Compliance, Technology, and external parties such as exchanges and clearing brokers
• Project Management skillset, you must have the ability to track and progress multiple initiatives simultaneously
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