Analyst, Regulatory Reporting (15 months Contract)

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Coaching and development

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

RBC in Toronto is seeking a Regulatory Operations specialist to ensure compliance with global OTC derivatives reporting rules. You will perform reconciliations, investigate rejections, and monitor trade repository exceptions while collaborating with Front Office, Compliance and IT to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has a background in capital markets, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of operational experience in a busy, high risk environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Math or Engineering
• Solid understanding of procedures and operational controls as they relate to systems and work flows
• Detailed understanding of Capital Markets trading and OTC Derivatives lifecycle
• Working knowledge of regulatory regimes (CFTC, CSA, SEC, EMIR, FCA)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Familiarity with front, middle and back office applications (Bloomberg, Sophis, TradeWeb, MarkitWire, Murex, DTCC)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly trade reporting reconciliations
• Investigate root causes of regulatory rejections
• Monitor daily global trade repository exceptions
• Analyze post-trade exceptions in swap surveillance systems to determine remediation
• Investigate and resolve portfolio reconciliation discrepancies with counterparties
• Document business processes, controls and procedures under supervision
• Support colleagues during busy periods by sharing workloads
• Ensure adherence to training requirements and continue to develop product knowledge
• Collaborate with Front Office, Compliance, IT and operations to resolve regulatory reporting issues
• Escalate issues to Senior Management and Compliance as needed
• Aim for highest levels of customer service and process efficiency
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders from initiation to close

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Trade monitoring

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prioritization under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Math or Engineering

Tools

Bloomberg

Sophis

TradeWeb

MarkitWire

Murex

DTCC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The CM Canadian Regulatory Services group is responsible for ensuring the ever changing regulatory reporting requirements imposed by various global Regulators for OTC Derivatives are successfully implemented and executed.

This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the trade reporting regulations including but not limited to CFTC, CSA and SEC for OTC Derivatives trading. The role will involve daily reconciliations, exception monitoring, portfolio reconciliation, investigation, issue management and MI reporting.

This role also support Regulatory Swap Surveillance Post Trade Exceptions including but not limited to CFTC, EMIR, FCA, CSA regulatory regimes and Clearing, SEF Trade Execution, and Business Conduct mandates to ensure compliance of OTC Derivatives as imposed by various global Regulators.

What will you do?

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly trade reporting reconciliations

• Perform investigations and determine root causes leading to regulatory rejections

• Perform daily Global Trade Repository daily exception monitoring and issue management

• Perform Daily Swap Surveillance Post Trade Exceptions Monitoring to analyze production exceptions and perform investigations in Trade Capture system, Swap Surveillance System/Rules Engine, and Party Static Data Systems to determine proper course of remediation

• Ensure any portfolio reconciliation discrepancies are
  actively investigated with the counterparties and follow-up
  on resolution in a timely manner.

• Contribute and document business processes, controls and procedures, under supervision of the department lead

• To ensure all daily tasks / controls are completed in line with the departmental procedures.

• To continue to develop product / market knowledge to ensure daily processes are appropriate to reduce operational risks.

• To investigate any processing issues and recommend a course of action to the Team Manager. Once approved, assist in the execution of the proposed change.

• Contribute and document business processes, controls and procedures, under supervision of the department lead

• To support colleagues during busy periods by sharing workloads as applicable.

• To adhere to mandatory training requirements and take a proactive approach to suggesting appropriate additional training as required for the role.

• Work collaboratively with Front Office, Business and Client Services, Compliance, IT, Trading Documentation Team, Project Team and Client Data Management to resolve any regulatory reporting related exceptions

• Escalate trade reporting and swap surveillance exception issues to Senior Management and Compliance as deemed necessary

• Achieve and maintain highest levels of customer Service

• Analyze current state processes to provide suggestions for process re-engineering and technology implementation to improve efficiency and controls.

• Effectively communicate and build rapport with team members, stakeholders and business partners using a variety of techniques and collaboration from initiation to close.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 1+ years of operational experience in a busy, high risk and demanding operational environment

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in Business, Finance, Math or Engineering

• Solid understanding of procedures and operational controls as they relate to systems and work flows

• Detailed understanding of the fundamentals of Capital Markets trading and the transaction lifecycle

• Working knowledge of OTC Derivative products

• Working knowledge of Regulatory Requirement across various Regimes i.e. CFTC, CSA, SEC, EMIR, FCA and other global derivatives reform regimes

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written, including presentation skills

• Able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, learn quickly, and perform new tasks accurately, effectively, and efficiently

• Familiarity with front, middle and back office applications (Bloomberg, Sophis, TradeWeb, MarkitWire, Murex, DTCC etc.)

• Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.)

Nice-to-have

• Detailed understanding of RBC Capital Markets organizational structure (front office sales and trading, middle office, product control, back office operations, regulatory/compliance, etc.)

• Proficiency in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) or Python is an asset

What’s in it for you?

• 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

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: 2026-09-18

Application Deadline: 2026-10-02

Note

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

Job Skills

Audits Compliance, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Gathering Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, Internal Controls, Operational Requirements, Organizational Governance, OTC Derivatives