What is the opportunity?

RBC’s OTC Derivatives Settlements team within BCS (Business and Client Services) is looking to hire an Analyst on a one year contract to join its Halifax Office. The incumbent will provide settlement support to internal and external stakeholders for OTC Interest Rate Derivative (IRD) products traded globally in Capital Markets. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the daily rates captured in the Infinity and Murex systems, required for rate fixings.  These are used for settlement purposes on a wide array of OTC Derivative products – including but not limited to Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), Options, Forward Rate Agreements (FRA’s) and Structured trades.  This is an opportunity to develop a good understanding of operational best practices through exposure to the 2021 ISDA Interest Rate Derivatives Definitions.

What will you do?

Rate Fixing

Perform functions for daily Rate Resets activity, accurately and on a timely basis for rate fixing and settlement purposes. 

Assist external counterparties or internal BCS personnel with rate investigations and/or discrepancies where applicable. Address inquiries in timely fashion and escalate outstanding items. 

Liaise with Marketers, Traders, Documentation Officers ‘and Analysts to ensure that proper trade details are maintained.

Review Upcoming Payments.

Training and Support

Provide direct support and guidance to the junior reset analyst and provide assistance to managers/leaders as required.

Ensure compliance with mandated Unit Financial Controls /SOX Controls and RBC “Standing Orders” Policy requirements.

Update the EUC Change Log for any changes made to the identified EUC spreadsheets 

Develop solid understanding of derivative products.

Provide critical basic coverage to the London Rate Setting Desk for purposes recording and inputting rates, running cash flows, and daily reports.

Team improvements and efficiencies 

Proactively identify opportunities to further streamline processes. Recommend cost efficient and effective controls for the team with the introduction of new processes, products and systems. 

What you need to succeed?

Must-have

Post-Secondary education or equivalent

Intermediate to Advanced Excel/VBA Skills (Pivot Tables and Macros) 

High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to analyze large amounts of data. 

Strong interpersonal in communicating with other analysts, traders, and clients

Nice-to-haves

Good working knowledge and accounting/valuation concepts of Derivatives products

Strong problem solving skills and organizational skills to handle high volumes.

2 years’ experience within Derivatives Operations - exposure to Credit and Fixed Rate Derivatives

Good working knowledge of various (RBC) Systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, Anvil, Infinity, Murex, eGL, StorQM, OBI, RIMMS OPICS

Knowledge of Capital Markets trading practices or OTC Derivatives products terminology 

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

RBC requires as a condition of employment that all successful candidates in the United States and Canada be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date, and may require proof of the same.  Reasonable accommodation is available where required by law.

RBC exige, à titre de condition d’emploi, que tous les candidats retenus aux États-Unis ou au Canada soient entièrement vaccinés contre la COVID-19 avant leur date d’entrée en fonction. Il est possible qu’ils aient à présenter une preuve vaccinale. Des mesures raisonnables d’adaptation sont offertes lorsque la loi l’exige

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. Details to be discussed with Hiring Manager.

RBC requires as a condition of employment that all successful candidates in the United States and Canada be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date, and may require proof of the same. Reasonable accommodation is available where required by law.

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JOB SUMMARY

City:  Halifax 

Address:  120 Western PKWY - 4th Floor, Bedford 

Work Hours/Week:  37.5 

Work Environment:  Office 

Employment Type:  Full Time  

Career Level:  Entry Level 

Application Deadline:  05/15/2022 

Platform:  Capital Markets 

Req ID:  450077