Multi-Asset Algo Developer

What is the opportunity? Join the RBC Multi Asset Agency Solutions (MAAS) group—which is responsible for building and supporting RBC's award-winning suite of client algorithmic trading solutions. As part of this group, you will be responsible for building our core algo trading framework, data ingestion APIs, coding algo strategies and intelligent signals to drive best execution outcomes across asset classes. This is an exciting and coveted opportunity for someone passionate about technology and financial markets to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and trading-focused environment building strategies and tools that directly impact client performances and the bank’s trading strategies. This position is full time and will require you to work a minimum of 4 days in the office per week with the option to work one day from home.

What will you do?

• Work with business stakeholders (sales, research, and coverage) to build new and maintain algos and customizations
• Develop an in-depth understanding of existing algorithmic trading applications and work on continuously enhancing these as well as building new applications.
• Drive growth/adoption of new asset classes
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize performance and maintain low latency
• Build/support algo signals and queries using kdb framework
• Build adhoc analytics functionality for trade analytics, research and to support quantitative sales

What do you need to succeed?

• Must-have

• Solid O/O Programming and Design Skills
• Java / C++
• Good communication and numerical skills

• Q / KDB

What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• 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.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At 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.