Trading Systems Software Engineer and Business Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
This opportunity is designed for a motivated and curious junior IT professional who is eager to grow within the investment systems domain. The role offers hands-on experience supporting a business-managed application used in portfolio and investment management, with a strong focus on learning both technical and financial workflows.
Under close mentorship, the candidate will develop foundational skills in databases, APIs, and system integration, while gaining valuable exposure to investment operations and data-driven decision-making.
Within RBC Investor Services (IS), the Market Services (MS) unit is responsible for driving revenue and NIAT through winning client activities in the markets space specifically, Foreign Exchange, Cash Products and Securities Lending.
The successful candidate will support improvements in existing applications, gaining a deep understanding of our IT infrastructure with a view to becoming an expert in the architecture of our investment systems.
Please note this role will require the incumbent to come onsite 4/5 times a week and will have a start time of 7:00am
What will you do?
- Support business users in the use and troubleshooting of the investment application.
- Understanding of data structures, workflows, and user interfaces of the platform.
- Assist in documenting business rules, configurations, and system processes.
- Collaborate with senior IT and business analysts to understand requirements and system behavior.
- Participate in system testing, small enhancements, and basic data analysis.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Solid understanding of relational databases and ability to write simple SQL queries.
- Expertise in programming or scripting languages (Python, C#, VB.Net, PowerShell, etc.).
- Expertise in Excel (VBA) modeling or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Familiarity with REST APIs concept and business or finance tools).
- Knowledge of investment concepts, such as asset classes, portfolios, risk, and valuation.
- Good knowledge about portfolio management systems, performance reporting, and trading workflows.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work with business users
Nice-to-have
- SQL certification (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle or Sybase).
- Any online coursework in investment systems or data for finance (Coursera, Udemy, edX, FutureLearn, etc.).
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) – Started or planning to start is highly preferred. Completion is a strong asset.
- Experience in working with or supporting business users directly is a strong advantage.
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.
- 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
Job Skills
Business Performance Management, Decision Making, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Systems Management, Long Term Planning, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-07-09
Application Deadline:
2025-10-01
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Trading Systems Software Engineer and Business Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
This opportunity is designed for a motivated and curious junior IT professional who is eager to grow within the investment systems domain. The role offers hands-on experience supporting a business-managed application used in portfolio and investment management, with a strong focus on learning both technical and financial workflows.
Under close mentorship, the candidate will develop foundational skills in databases, APIs, and system integration, while gaining valuable exposure to investment operations and data-driven decision-making.
Within RBC Investor Services (IS), the Market Services (MS) unit is responsible for driving revenue and NIAT through winning client activities in the markets space specifically, Foreign Exchange, Cash Products and Securities Lending.
The successful candidate will support improvements in existing applications, gaining a deep understanding of our IT infrastructure with a view to becoming an expert in the architecture of our investment systems.
Please note this role will require the incumbent to come onsite 4/5 times a week and will have a start time of 7:00am
What will you do?
- Support business users in the use and troubleshooting of the investment application.
- Understanding of data structures, workflows, and user interfaces of the platform.
- Assist in documenting business rules, configurations, and system processes.
- Collaborate with senior IT and business analysts to understand requirements and system behavior.
- Participate in system testing, small enhancements, and basic data analysis.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Solid understanding of relational databases and ability to write simple SQL queries.
- Expertise in programming or scripting languages (Python, C#, VB.Net, PowerShell, etc.).
- Expertise in Excel (VBA) modeling or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Familiarity with REST APIs concept and business or finance tools).
- Knowledge of investment concepts, such as asset classes, portfolios, risk, and valuation.
- Good knowledge about portfolio management systems, performance reporting, and trading workflows.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work with business users
Nice-to-have
- SQL certification (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle or Sybase).
- Any online coursework in investment systems or data for finance (Coursera, Udemy, edX, FutureLearn, etc.).
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) – Started or planning to start is highly preferred. Completion is a strong asset.
- Experience in working with or supporting business users directly is a strong advantage.
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.
- 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
Job Skills
Business Performance Management, Decision Making, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Systems Management, Long Term Planning, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-07-09
Application Deadline:
2025-10-01
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.