Associate Director - Lead Software Developer
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Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The primary purpose of this role is to be a Associate Director - Lead Software Developer for the FX Cash Trade Processing team within Quantitative and Technology Services (QTS). The FX Cash Trade Processing systems are a critical backbone of RBC’s FX Cash trading & bring exposure to multiple groups both front & back. This position reports to Global Head of Cash Trade Processing in Toronto. You will provide leadership as part of a global team to implement, enhance and support the FX Cash trade management systems. You will lead a highly talented team that develops & maintains high-availability low-latency real-time systems in the FX Cash trading space in RBC Capital Markets. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Work closely with business sponsors to understand their requirements and architect, design and execute technical solutions. Identify business, technology and people risks associated with a solution. High standard to ensure proper quality is maintained. Lead the team and assist with 2nd line support as necessary. Advise on key design and implementation decisions within FX. Decisions made alongside FX technology management team. Strong partnerships with colleagues in QA, support, analysis, trading, and sales. Partner with colleagues across all front-office and downstream development teams.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must-have
10+ years’ experience in designing and developing distributed systems (multi-threaded, low latency C++ based systems is a MUST). 4+ years’ hands on experience in designing and developing applications using C++ Good knowledge of relational databases and any messaging technology (e.g. Solace/IBM MQ, Kafka) Knack for writing clean, readable C++ code with unit tests Strong team leading experience Ability to multi-task effectively and provide timely updates Nice-to-have: Business knowledge of Capital Markets areas previously supported (any asset class).
Experience with Agile style development methods
DevOps experience with continuous integration/delivery best-practices, technologies and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Ansible, SonarQube, Checkmarx. 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. A world-class training program in financial services. Flexible work/life balance options. Opportunities to do challenging work. #Ll-POST #TECHPJ Job Skills Active Learning, Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian JIRA, C (Programming Language), C++ Programming Language, Capital Markets, C Sharp (Programming Language), Design, Detail-Oriented, Dev-C++, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, GitHub, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Low Latency, Programming Languages, Relational Database, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) {+ 1 more} Additional Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-07-30 Application Deadline: 2026-08-30 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities 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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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.
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Associate Director - Lead Software Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? The primary purpose of this role is to be a Associate Director - Lead Software Developer for the FX Cash Trade Processing team within Quantitative and Technology Services (QTS). The FX Cash Trade Processing systems are a critical backbone of RBC’s FX Cash trading & bring exposure to multiple groups both front & back. This position reports to Global Head of Cash Trade Processing in Toronto. You will provide leadership as part of a global team to implement, enhance and support the FX Cash trade management systems. You will lead a highly talented team that develops & maintains high-availability low-latency real-time systems in the FX Cash trading space in RBC Capital Markets. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Work closely with business sponsors to understand their requirements and architect, design and execute technical solutions. Identify business, technology and people risks associated with a solution. High standard to ensure proper quality is maintained. Lead the team and assist with 2nd line support as necessary. Advise on key design and implementation decisions within FX. Decisions made alongside FX technology management team. Strong partnerships with colleagues in QA, support, analysis, trading, and sales. Partner with colleagues across all front-office and downstream development teams.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Must-have
10+ years’ experience in designing and developing distributed systems (multi-threaded, low latency C++ based systems is a MUST). 4+ years’ hands on experience in designing and developing applications using C++ Good knowledge of relational databases and any messaging technology (e.g. Solace/IBM MQ, Kafka) Knack for writing clean, readable C++ code with unit tests Strong team leading experience Ability to multi-task effectively and provide timely updates Nice-to-have: Business knowledge of Capital Markets areas previously supported (any asset class).
Experience with Agile style development methods
DevOps experience with continuous integration/delivery best-practices, technologies and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus, JIRA, Confluence, Ansible, SonarQube, Checkmarx. 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. A world-class training program in financial services. Flexible work/life balance options. Opportunities to do challenging work. #Ll-POST #TECHPJ Job Skills Active Learning, Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian JIRA, C (Programming Language), C++ Programming Language, Capital Markets, C Sharp (Programming Language), Design, Detail-Oriented, Dev-C++, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, GitHub, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), Low Latency, Programming Languages, Relational Database, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) {+ 1 more} Additional Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-07-30 Application Deadline: 2026-08-30 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities 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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
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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.