About the role#
This is a full-time, paid co-op position for the Winter 2027 term. You will provide operational and administrative support to the Trading Room at RBC. This role involves working from the office for a minimum of four days per week.
What you'll do#
- Provide administrative support to the trading desk.
- Input and reconcile previous day trading activity.
- Serve as a liaison between trading and operations staff.
- Ensure all trades settle in a timely and accurate manner.
- Identify trade settlement issues and propose solutions to reduce risks or costs.
- Propose and implement automation to streamline existing processes.
What you'll need#
- Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to build and maintain macros.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize issues effectively.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work well within a team.
- Strong analytical skills to investigate trade discrepancies.
- Familiarity with trading terminology and back-office processes.
- Knowledge of systems such as Charles River, Bloomberg, PCView, DTCC, GTSS, or CloudMargin is an asset.
- You must be returning to school after the work term or require this placement as a mandatory component for graduation.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time student co-op.
About RBC
RBC is a global financial institution based in Toronto, Ontario. It operates as Canada's largest bank and maintains a presence in the United States and 27 other countries. The company employs over 100,000 people and serves more than 17 million clients. Its business model covers banking, investing, insurance, and capital markets.
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