Associate Director, Global Risk Analytics

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

Job summary

RBC is seeking an Associate Director in Group Risk Management to lead and refine methodologies for market risk across asset classes, including VaR, SVaR and Stress P&L. You will coordinate with Local and Enterprise Market Risk teams and IT groups to implement end-to-end solutions and present findings to senior management.

The role emphasizes strong quantitative skills, programming in Python/C++/C#, and collaboration across teams, with a focus on accuracy, learning, and impact-driven results in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience in quantitative analytics (derivative pricing, market risk models, CCR models).
• Master’s in Financial, Engineering, Statistics/Math/Physics or equivalent. PhD in Finance, Engineering, Applied Sciences or Economics is a plus.
• Strong programming experience in Python/C++/C# and SQL.
• Strong communication skills in oral and written formats.
• Team players to collaborate and innovate.
• Self-motivated with high analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, maintain and monitor market risk methodologies across asset classes (VaR/SVaR/Stress P&L).
• Work with Local and Enterprise Market Risk teams, Risk IT and Enterprise IT to implement end-to-end solutions.
• Present methodology proposals and analytical impacts to senior management for approval.

Skills

Quantitative analytics

Python

C++

C#

SQL

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Learning mindset

Education

Master's degree in Financial, Engineering, Statistics/Math/Physics

PhD in Finance/Engineering/Applied Sciences/Economics (plus)

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Associate Director is responsible for methodologies related to market risk. This includes model specification, implementation, performance monitoring, documenting and presenting of these methodologies.

GRA (Global Risk Analytics) Market Risk Analytics team has primary responsibility for risk methodologies related to the measurement of market risk for RBC trading business and selected investment portfolios.

This includes leading the methodology specifications, prototype implementation, as well as performance monitoring and maintenance of these methodologies. The team is also responsible for market data and scenarios services to various risk systems.

What will you do?

• Develop, implement, document, maintain and monitor methodologies for market risk and CCR across various asset classes (includes fixed income, interest rate derivatives, equity, and foreign exchange). This includes, but not limited to VaR / SVaR / Stress P&L calculations.
• Work with Local and Enterprise Market Risk teams, Risk IT and Enterprise IT to implement end-to-end solution for projects.
• Present methodology proposal and analytical impacts to senior management committee member for approval or sharing information.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 2+ years of working experience in quantitative analytics, such as derivative pricing, market risk models or CCR models
• Master’s in Financial, Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics/Physics or equivalent. PhD in Finance, Engineering, Applied Sciences or Economics is a plus.
• Strong programming experience in Python/C++/C# and SQL.
• Strong communication skills in oral and written formats.
• Team players to collaborate and innovate.
• Self-motivated with a high level of analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
• Eager to learn.

Nice-to-have

• Experience in a similar role

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 and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Client Counseling, Competitive Markets, Critical Thinking, Financial Instruments, Financial Regulation, Investment Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Pricing Models, Quantitative Methods, Risk Management, Risk Management Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-11

Application Deadline:

2026-08-25

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.