Associate Director, Lead Algo Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Associate Director, Lead Algo Developer will help build out our automated electronic trading and algo technology across Rates and FX. The incumbent will provide technical and architectural leadership while also personally building out large parts of the next generation platform across Rates and FX.
What will you do?
- Leading the design and architecture for the strategic Rates and FX platform for Senior algo developer building out our automated electronic trading and algo technology across Rates and FX. Will provide technical and architectural leadership while also personally building out large parts of the next generation platform across Rates and FX. algo trading.
- Personally developing key features across Rates and FX algos.
- Ensuring we are building cross-asset solutions for the various Macro trading businesses by designing and implementing such changes, while also leading the delivery of others in the team.
- Liaising with key business stakeholders on ensuring that we are building electronic trading solutions to specification.
- Performing complex application programming activities, including coding, testing, debugging, documenting, maintaining, and modifying automated trading applications.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
- 100% hands on development experience in building algo trading features and overall systems
- Expertise with design and architecture around electronic trading platforms
- Experience with the entire SDLC for highly concurrent low latency trading systems
- 10+ years of Java development experience
- Expertise with Rates or FX trading systems
Nice to Have:
- Experience with building out eMacro e-books and automated trading strategies is a plus.
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.
Make a difference - do mission critical work in the most sophisticated capital markets business in Canada
- Learn about the currency trading stack and the technology that drives it
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing agile team
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses and flexible benefits
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
The Expected Salary Range For This Particular Position Is $135,000 - $225,000, Depending On Your Experience, Skills, And Registration Status, Market Conditions And Business Needs.
You Have The Potential To Earn More Through Rbc’s Discretionary Variable Compensation Program Which Gives You An Opportunity To Increase Your Total Compensation, Provided The Business Meets Its Performance Targets And You Meet Your Individual Goals.
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
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Additional Job Details
Address:
BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK
City:
New York
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-22
Application Deadline:
2025-10-29
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.
Associate Director, Lead Algo Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The Associate Director, Lead Algo Developer will help build out our automated electronic trading and algo technology across Rates and FX. The incumbent will provide technical and architectural leadership while also personally building out large parts of the next generation platform across Rates and FX.
What will you do?
- Leading the design and architecture for the strategic Rates and FX platform for Senior algo developer building out our automated electronic trading and algo technology across Rates and FX. Will provide technical and architectural leadership while also personally building out large parts of the next generation platform across Rates and FX. algo trading.
- Personally developing key features across Rates and FX algos.
- Ensuring we are building cross-asset solutions for the various Macro trading businesses by designing and implementing such changes, while also leading the delivery of others in the team.
- Liaising with key business stakeholders on ensuring that we are building electronic trading solutions to specification.
- Performing complex application programming activities, including coding, testing, debugging, documenting, maintaining, and modifying automated trading applications.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
- 100% hands on development experience in building algo trading features and overall systems
- Expertise with design and architecture around electronic trading platforms
- Experience with the entire SDLC for highly concurrent low latency trading systems
- 10+ years of Java development experience
- Expertise with Rates or FX trading systems
Nice to Have:
- Experience with building out eMacro e-books and automated trading strategies is a plus.
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.
Make a difference - do mission critical work in the most sophisticated capital markets business in Canada
- Learn about the currency trading stack and the technology that drives it
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing agile team
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses and flexible benefits
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
The Expected Salary Range For This Particular Position Is $135,000 - $225,000, Depending On Your Experience, Skills, And Registration Status, Market Conditions And Business Needs.
You Have The Potential To Earn More Through Rbc’s Discretionary Variable Compensation Program Which Gives You An Opportunity To Increase Your Total Compensation, Provided The Business Meets Its Performance Targets And You Meet Your Individual Goals.
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
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Additional Job Details
Address:
BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK
City:
New York
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-10-22
Application Deadline:
2025-10-29
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.