Analyst, Capital Markets Operations (Halifax)

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Job Title

Analyst, Capital Markets Operations (Halifax)

RBC Capital Markets is part of a leading provider of financial services, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC is one of the largest banks in the world and the fifth largest in North America, as measured by market capitalization. With a strong capital base and consistent financial performance, RBC is among a small group of highly rated global banks. RBC Capital Markets key facts (Q3 2022):

• Top 10 Global Investment Bank
• Fiscal 2021 Total Revenue C$10.2 Billion
• 63 offices in 18 countries around the globe
• Fiscal 2021 Net Income C$4.19 Billion
• Over 15,500 clients worldwide in over 100 countries
• Advised on 202 M&A transactions valued at US$275.7 Billion in Fiscal 2021

What is the opportunity?

The Business and Client Services (BCS) group is the functional core of RBC Capital Markets’ trading activities. We provide our business partners greater efficiency, scalability and control within their operational processing, helping to ensure the firm’s continued growth and success.

What will you do?

You will join a specific BCS team. The roles and responsibilities will vary depending on the team you are assigned to but could include:

• Review and analyze new business rule changes or system changes that impact reporting processes and perform associated testing
• Support our Reconciliations team by working with our internal settlement teams and Canadian/Foreign banks to identify and resolve issues
• Support our Regulatory team with various aspects of regulatory reporting to ensure Capital Markets’ operations remains compliant with internal policies, industry regulators and tax authorities
• Support our various trading systems including our derivatives products and related booking systems
• Process regulatory documentation to support with client onboarding and client outreach

Experience and background we’re looking for:

Must-haves:

• Ability to collect, analyse, interpret and query data
• Very strong analytical and problem solving skills, with a logical mind-set and technical aptitude
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics or a related field
• Excellent communication skills – clear and concise oral, written and presentation abilities
• Ability to comprehend and document complex business requirements
• Proven relationship-building skills to create, maintain and enhance relationships with internal and/or external partners
• Inherent sense of ownership and initiative

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Sophis, Bloomberg, MarkitWire, Murex, DTCC
• Understanding of financial products (Equities, Listed Derivatives, Fixed Income, OTC Derivatives, Futures, etc.)
• Good working knowledge of Capital Markets operational functions and processes including familiarity with front, middle and back office trading and operating platforms
• Proficiency with Broadridge and Fidessa
• Prior experience in Capital Markets Broker / Dealer Operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of investment vehicles, security types, investment products and practical investment industry knowledge
• Understanding of the trade life cycle (Orders, Executions, Allocations) and Middle Office Trade Processing

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.

• An opportunity to play a vital role in the creation and execution of a transformation strategy for an operational pillar
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
• Become part of a team and culture that it is driven by innovative, practical solutions, and works collaboratively to deliver a fantastic experience to our clients
• An ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale for an innovation-thirsty organization
• Access to cutting-edge technology and industry experts across the enterprise
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Job Summary

Address:

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Canada

City:

CAN-NS-BEDFORD

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2023-04-10

Application Deadline:

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