Senior Trader and Investment Strategist, Private Trading Office

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Private Trading Office (PTO) is a multi-billion-dollar bespoke brokerage business of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. offering advisory and customized trading solutions to sophisticated and qualified Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) global clients, Family Offices, and other Enterprise Strategic Clients (ESC) of RBC. Strategically aligned with the ESC group while operating under the RBC Dominion Securities platform as a regulated entity, PTO delivers a core Capital Markets offering with blended Wealth Management capabilities specially designed to best meet the complex needs of our client base. PTO's integrated, client-centered approach deepens client relationships across the enterprise.

The Senior Trader and Investment Strategist is at the core of a professional, highly specialized, multi-asset trading desk and service offering for sophisticated investors. Your role will focus on delivering exemplary service to our clientele consistent with their stated goals and objectives.

What will you do?

• Actively manage the daily global trading needs for PTO clients across all asset classes including equities, options, fixed income, foreign exchange, mutual funds, futures, precious metals, money market, ETF's and structured products.

• Act as a resource of trading/security knowledge to support PTO clients across a wide range of asset classes.

• Collaborate with external financial institutions (broker-dealers, fund companies) as it relates to client's trading needs or to explore new opportunities and innovative solutions.

• Monitor macroeconomic, government and financial market conditions globally to provide value-added commentary to PTO clients.

• Maintain a strong knowledge of best practices with regards to trading capability across asset classes through engagement both internally and externally.

• Actively engage in the development/implementation of investment mandates.

• Cultivate strategic partnerships across RBC to drive business growth.

• Explore opportunities to expand/deepen existing client relationships.

• Work collaboratively with the PTO Account Management Team & Senior Leaders as well as other functional support areas of RBC to support client initiatives.

What do you need to succeed?

• Five to ten years of relevant financial markets trading experience (buy/sell side).

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering.

• Trading expertise in multiple asset classes: equities, equity options, fixed income, foreign exchange, ETF's, futures, options on futures. Advanced equity trading capability will be essential.

• Ability to engage and cultivate partnerships within and outside the organization to drive results. 

• Relevant securities education: Canadian Securities Course (CSC) / Conducts & Practices Course (CPH) / Trader Training (TT) / Option licensing (DFOL) / Futures licensing (FLC)

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to 'think outside the box'.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with trading platforms (Fidessa, Bloomberg, CQG), and advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.

• Successful candidate will be expected to complete their Investment Advisor registration once in the role.

Nice to have:

• CIM / CFA.

• Programming skills.

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

• Flexible work/life balance options

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

Confidentiality, Equities Trading, Financial Markets, Fixed Income Investments, Foreign Currency Trading, Futures Trading, Investments, Multi Asset Class, Options Trading, Strategic Relationships, Teamwork, Trade Client Reporting, Trade Processing, Trading Platforms, Trading Strategies

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Application Deadline:

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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.

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