2025 Capital Markets, Global Equities, Algorithmic Trading Developer (12-16 Months) – Royal Bank of Canada

Title of the Job: 2025 Capital Markets, Global Equities, Algorithmic Trading Developer (12-16 Months)

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Job SummaryJob DescriptionAre you ready to make an impact on the future of Equity Trading? RBC Capital Markets is seeking an Algorithmic Trading Developer to join our Systematic Equities Trading team. In this role, you’ll design and optimize 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 – Systematic TradingAs 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

Core Competencies: (Required)

• 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

Core Competencies: (Preferred)

• Understanding of algorithmic trading
• Working with production level codebases
• Experience with performance Optimization

In order for your application to be considered, please upload your COVER LETTER and RESUME as ONE PDF FILE.We thank all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.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.Job SkillsAdditional Job DetailsAddress: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: CAPITAL MARKETSJob Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)Pay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-09-12Application Deadline: 2024-10-13Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay 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 .

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