Margin Specialist I
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
To ensure margin accounts have proper documentation and all (cash and margin) accounts are managed in accordance with the rules set forth by regulatory bodies and RBC Capital Markets. Provide timely, detailed, accurate account information, notifications and account calculations as required to Branches/Firms/Advisor Services/Operations personnel. Provide exceptional customer service, analyze, assess and mitigate risk while reviewing account activity. Consistently document comprehensive notes within systems and/or within reports.
What will you do?
- Monitor assigned reports and/or accounts each day for inappropriate transactions, requests and margin issues that may pose risk to RBC Capital Markets, Correspondent Firms, Advisor Services and/or the client.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of margin and options strategies and ability to complete complex mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
- Review margin agreements and approve, reject or request additional information based upon the review.
- Escalate potential issues and/or concerns to department management immediately.
- Timely and accurately communicate with Branches/Firms/Advisor Services/Operations personnel of relevant action items due to insufficient funds from Investment Access checks, Standard Checks, ACH transactions, Cash Advances and Visa charges and/or Trade collection and/or non-trade related debits. Obtain appropriate information and course of action when necessary. Record violations and take appropriate action per policy.
- Evaluate and place accounts on cash in advance restriction when needed.
- Review RBC Workflow for Auto-GSR and GSR requests including, but not limited to: type 2 Journals, Prepayments, Margin activity and General Inquiries from Branches/Firms/Advisor Services, ensuring proper documentation and completion as appropriate.
- Provide exceptional customer service to Branches/Firms/Advisor Services/Operations personnel through the proper use of communication; including but not limited to requests regarding money balances, buying power, procedures, collection of calls, interpretation of rules and other information concerning the status of client accounts.
- Provide daily support and assistance to co-workers as needed.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
-
Knowledge of economic, financial and accounting principals
-
Four-year degree or equivalent related experience
-
Previous Customer Service experience
-
Proficient in the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Word and Excel
-
Must be able to maintain high quality work and superior client service, while enforcing policies and procedures
-
Must be flexible, able to work independently and within a team environment
Nice-to-have
- SIE/S99/S7
- Risk Assessment
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong math and finance aptitude
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.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- 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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business
The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $50,000 -$85,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-03
Application Deadline:
2025-09-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.
Margin Specialist I
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
To ensure margin accounts have proper documentation and all (cash and margin) accounts are managed in accordance with the rules set forth by regulatory bodies and RBC Capital Markets. Provide timely, detailed, accurate account information, notifications and account calculations as required to Branches/Firms/Advisor Services/Operations personnel. Provide exceptional customer service, analyze, assess and mitigate risk while reviewing account activity. Consistently document comprehensive notes within systems and/or within reports.
What will you do?
- Monitor assigned reports and/or accounts each day for inappropriate transactions, requests and margin issues that may pose risk to RBC Capital Markets, Correspondent Firms, Advisor Services and/or the client.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of margin and options strategies and ability to complete complex mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
- Review margin agreements and approve, reject or request additional information based upon the review.
- Escalate potential issues and/or concerns to department management immediately.
- Timely and accurately communicate with Branches/Firms/Advisor Services/Operations personnel of relevant action items due to insufficient funds from Investment Access checks, Standard Checks, ACH transactions, Cash Advances and Visa charges and/or Trade collection and/or non-trade related debits. Obtain appropriate information and course of action when necessary. Record violations and take appropriate action per policy.
- Evaluate and place accounts on cash in advance restriction when needed.
- Review RBC Workflow for Auto-GSR and GSR requests including, but not limited to: type 2 Journals, Prepayments, Margin activity and General Inquiries from Branches/Firms/Advisor Services, ensuring proper documentation and completion as appropriate.
- Provide exceptional customer service to Branches/Firms/Advisor Services/Operations personnel through the proper use of communication; including but not limited to requests regarding money balances, buying power, procedures, collection of calls, interpretation of rules and other information concerning the status of client accounts.
- Provide daily support and assistance to co-workers as needed.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
-
Knowledge of economic, financial and accounting principals
-
Four-year degree or equivalent related experience
-
Previous Customer Service experience
-
Proficient in the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Word and Excel
-
Must be able to maintain high quality work and superior client service, while enforcing policies and procedures
-
Must be flexible, able to work independently and within a team environment
Nice-to-have
- SIE/S99/S7
- Risk Assessment
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong math and finance aptitude
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.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- 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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business
The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $50,000 -$85,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-03
Application Deadline:
2025-09-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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.