Job Description

Step into the future of trading with RBC Capital Markets! We’re seeking Algorithmic Trading Developers to join our equites trading team on the largest trading floor in Canada.  In this role, you will develop high-performance trading algorithms that drive liquidity and manage risk in a fast-paced market.  Bring your technical expertise to one of Canada’s leading investment banks and help shape the future of trading.

Global Equities

As a key part of Global Equities, our team is dedicated to advancing and refining equities trading strategies and systems globally. We are widely recognized for our forward-thinking approach and our commitment to fostering both innovative and a collaborative culture within the financial industry.

By joining this team, you will contribute to and spearhead projects with direct, real-world impact on RBC Capital Markets’ daily operations. Our team members bring a diverse set of skills, ranging from creative problem-solving to advanced quantitative modeling, and apply these to enhance and develop cutting-edge trading systems.

Notable achievements include RBC’s patented smart order routing technology, THOR (featured in Michael Lewis’ book Flash Boys), and the creation of Canada’s first artificial intelligence-powered trading network.

What will you do?

• Develop and implement quantitative models that drive market-making activities.
• Design and maintain high-frequency trading systems and infrastructure.
• Build technical solutions that solve business problems and provide scalable, and reliable trading
• You will be given freedom and independence to implement solutions, and will have a strong support network of excellent developers, researchers, and quants to help ensure your solutions are successful in production

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

• Post-secondary education in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Computer Science
• Strong programming skills in C++/Python/Java.
• Knowledge of well-established operating systems such as Unix, Linux, Windows
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Understanding of algorithmic trading

What’s 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.

• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work and make a difference
• Opportunities to building close relationships

We thank all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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