Quantitative Researcher

apartmentRoyal Bank of Canada placeToronto calendar_month 

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity ?

The Electronic Market Making group, a high-frequency trading team at RBC Capital markets, is seeking Quantitative Researchers and Traders to join our desk.

The nature of finance is changing, and RBC Capital Markets is looking to recruit the next generation of Quantitative Researcher to drive innovation in equity trading. Leveraging sophisticated statistical techniques and machine learning, in combination with software engineering and trading, Quantitative Researchers are responsible for conceptualizing and building sophisticated trading signals and strategies.

If solving complex problems in a fast-paced and exciting environment with a group of passionate and like-minded individuals appeals to you, the Electronic Market Making group is looking for you.

What will you do?
  • Research, backtest, and implement quantitative signals and trading strategies
  • Drive innovation through original ideas
  • Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to expand existing algorithms
  • Automation, optimization and re-engineering of desk processes and tools to increase efficiency
  • Analyze market data and trends to investigate previously unexplored structural research areas
  • Think critically and creatively within a collaborative and close-knit team working on Canada's largest trading floor
What you need to succeed?
  • Passion for quantitative research, software engineering and mathematics
  • Extensive object oriented programming experience (Java/Python/C++)
  • Strong background in mathematics, statistics and machine learning
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Bachelor/Master/PhD degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics or related field
  • 2 - 5 years of relevant experience within Capital Markets domain

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

Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Equity Trading Systems, Market Making, Market Risk, Problem Solving, Systems Applications, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

  1. 5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-03-10

Application Deadline:

2025-03-23

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 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.

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