Operations Analyst (6 month contract)

Location
Toronto, ON M9W 0A4
 
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Job Summary

What is the opportunity?
Global Operations is the functional core of RBC Capital Markets’ trading activities, ensuring the firm delivers services and execution that meet its reputation for having the stability, performance and strength to move forward. The Operations division is responsible for post-execution trade processing and maintaining controls for the entire trade lifecycle.

This LLC Capital Markets Equity P&S role falls within the Global Operations division, focusing on supporting equity products across North America settling via NSCC contracts and DTCC. In this role, you will be completing a daily reconciliation of equity trades reported by various external counterparties and compare against trades run on our books of record. Both equity and step out trades are submitted and confirmed via Work X, Nasdaq’s primary clearing platform. You will be engaging both internal stakeholders such as trade desks and external counter parties to ensure resolution in a timely manner. Correcting entries to resolve all breaks, and reconciling ensure we are in balance will be key parts to this desk.
Job Description

Please note that this is a 6 month fixed term contract position

What is the opportunity?

Global Operations is the functional core of RBC Capital Markets’ trading activities, ensuring the firm delivers services and execution that meet its reputation for having the stability, performance and strength to move forward. The Operations division is responsible for post-execution trade processing and maintaining controls for the entire trade lifecycle.

This LLC Capital Markets Equity P&S role falls within the Global Operations division, focusing on supporting equity products across North America settling via NSCC contracts and DTCC. In this role, you will be completing a daily reconciliation of equity trades reported by various external counterparties and compare against trades run on our books of record. Both equity and step out trades are submitted and confirmed via Work X, Nasdaq’s primary clearing platform. You will be engaging both internal stakeholders such as trade desks and external counter parties to ensure resolution in a timely manner. Correcting entries to resolve all breaks, and reconciling ensure we are in balance will be key parts to this desk.

What will you do?

Perform the accurate and timely reconciliation of all daily equity trade activity.

Identify, report, monitor and resolve trade exceptions between the counter party and RBC’s book of records and escalate issues to manager within a timely manner

Ensure compliance of all department procedures and policies

Identify and reconcile discrepancies reported by multiple RBC trade desks and those reported by external counterparties.

Process client requests including but not limited to trade corrections, trade Input and Bookkeeping Journals.

Monitor the daily P&S Overnight Edit Report on the Broadridge application PostEdge.

Utilize Xceptor and Excel macros for reconciliation functions.

Liaise with front end trade desks, settlements, counterparties, and other internal/external stakeholders.

Cross train across desks within the team to broaden knowledge base

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have:

University Degree (Bachelor of commerce) or equivalent in finance or related field.

3-5 years of relevant experience

Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to learn remotely when required.

Familiarity with market terminology

Above average VBA macro skills and MS Excel skills (utilization of If statements, VLOOKUP’s and other formulas and calculations to help improve reconciliations)

Self-starter, well-organized and able to work independently.

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment.

Ability to prioritize work, multi-task responsibilities and take initiative to anticipate delivery

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of the equity product flow from execution to settlement including exchange traded and broker to broker trades

Successful completion of industry courses such as CSC, CPH

Back office or trade support experience

Broadridge related functions including but not limited to: Global Framework, Ascendis, MRGN, SINR, NEWB, TSIQ, MSDI.

Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time.

Work extended hours as required due to work volumes or business operation timelines

Commitment to tasks and attention to detail.

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

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Opportunities to do challenging work

Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Business Appraisals, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements
Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO
City:

TORONTO
Country:

Canada
Work hours/week:

37.5
Employment Type:

Full time
Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:

Contract (Fixed Term)
Pay Type:

Salaried
Posted Date:

2026-07-29
Application Deadline:

2026-08-13
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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