Associate Director, Software Development - Risk Aggregation/Services

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Senior Developer to work with Quantitative and Technology Services. The successful candidate will develop and support applications in the Capital Markets, leveraging technologies like Java and SQL. Responsibilities include collaborating with trading teams, solving complex production issues, and contributing to significant projects affecting the financial industry. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science and extensive Java experience are required. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with potential for impactful contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Competitive compensation

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Opportunities to do challenging work

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with Java 17+ needed.
• Working knowledge of design patterns, data structures and algorithms.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop end products.
• Experience with Financial Industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve and support applications within the RAMPP organization.
• Resolve production issues related to data flows and application performance.
• Collaborate closely with Capital Markets Trading and Quant teams.
• Carry out data analysis and schema designs for EOD risk data.

Skills

Java 17

SQL

Apache Ignite

Maven

Unix

Spring/Spring Boot

Python

Hadoop

Agile

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

This Senior Developer role within Quantitative and Technology Services (QTS) consists of developing, improving and supporting strategic applications within the RAMPP (Risk, Analytics, Modelling, Pricing & Processing) organization. The individual will work with best-in-class technologies to deliver solutions to consume large quantities of data and present key metrics & statistics to Capital Markets business clients. In addition, they will tackle complex problems, providing robust, efficient and strategic solutions that have lasting impact on the RAMPP organization and Capital Markets businesses alike. This individual will contribute to impactful “Big Rock” programs, such as Risk Modernization and FX Modernization.

This individual will work closely with Capital Markets trading teams to define project requirements, coordinate testing efforts and provide support on implementations where needed. This candidate possesses excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Code, test, debug, implement and support real-time risk and PnL applications that cater to a wide range of business units within the Capital Markets space.
• Analyze, debug and resolve production issues related to, but not limited to data flows, application performance, system latency and infrastructure/network outages.
• Regularly collaborate with Capital Markets Trading and Quant teams through all stages of the software development lifecycle to illicit and implement business requirements, owning projects from inception to completion.
• Carry out data analysis & schema designs for EOD and intraday risk data captures.
• Proactively identify operational risks/control deficiencies & opportunities for automation within the business to increase productivity and reduce dependency on end-user computing.
• Leverage Data Science, statistical analysis and visualizations techniques to create meaningful insights for Trading, Quants and Risk Management teams.
• Utilize state of the art Gen-AI tools to realize efficiencies in day-to-day coding practices and general work life.
• Suggest improvements to application user interface. Collaborate with UI development team and/or implement the changes to Front End code.
• Demonstrate project implementations to key stakeholders, including high-level executive, senior management and wider QTS technology teams.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• 7+ years experience with Java 17+ needed with working knowledge of design patterns, data structures, algorithms, threading & concurrency; Java 17/RxJava is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Apache Ignite, Solace, Maven, Unix, Spring/Spring Boot & other development tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work closely with stakeholders to develop end products.
• Experience with Financial Industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in Python; Spark framework.
• Experience in Hadoop ecosystem.
• Experience with Capital Markets risk management.
• Quick learner with aptitude to pick up new technologies and business knowledge.
• Agile, Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling such as JIRA, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Highly motivated with the capability to work independently and effectively, but with willingness and a great attitude for collaboration.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• Flexible work/life balance options.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

Job Skills

Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Detail-Oriented, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-04

Application Deadline: 2025-12-31

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

Note

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

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