Director, Cross-Asset Risk Services/API (Capital Markets)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Dev Manager/Application Lead in Toronto to manage global technology teams and drive major initiatives in Capital Markets. The role requires a strong background in risk management, 15+ years of experience, and proficiency in Java, SpringBoot, and cloud-native technologies. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program are included, along with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

World-class training program

Dynamic work environment

Flexible work/life balance options

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Capital Markets Technology experience – primarily in Risk management.
• Good exposure to end‑to‑end trade lifecycle management and EOD risk analytics.
• Strong experience programming with Java 17+, SpringBoot, SQL, Reactive programming, CICD DevOps.
• Good exposure to cloud‑native/big data technologies like Apache Spark, Apache AirFlow, S3.
• Hands‑on experience on databases with SQL – preferably PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead two global technology teams for BAU and major initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage and track targets.
• Set ambitious technology goals and drive teams to completion.
• Be a hands-on technology leader for optimal solutions.

Skills

Application Development

Application Maintenance

Applications Architecture

Commercial Acumen

Enterprise Application Delivery

Information Technology Management

Information Technology Trends

Programming Languages

System Applications

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering with focus on Computer Science

Tools

Java 17+

SpringBoot

SQL

Apache Spark

Apache AirFlow

Job description

What is the opportunity?

Risk Analytics Modeling Pricing & Trade Processing group (RAMPP) within Quantitative Technology Services (QTS) is seeking a Dev Manager/Application Lead to lead Macro & other cross asset Risk Services/API platforms.

This role reports to the Global Head of Risk Aggregation, xAsset Risk Tooling and Downstream Services and will be the point person to drive technology change and deliver “big rock” programs for firm.

What will you do?

• You will lead two global technology teams (Felix Risk Services and Risk API) to continue BAU and “big rock” deliveries of all major initiatives – including Risk Modernization, FX Modernization, FRTB regulatory changes et al.
• Collaborate with BA-leads, PMO and interface with all relevant stakeholders – RTB/Program teams/senior RAMPP management to actively manage and track monthly/quarterly targets.
• Set ambitious technology goals, find redesign opportunities and set pace for the teams to drive them to completion.
• Be a hands‑on technology leader for the teams to help drive best‑in‑class cloud native/big‑data solutions.
• Vendor management with weekly/monthly feedback to various vendor partners to ensure a culture of “win‑win” is propagated.
• Lead global stand‑up calls, ensure timely technology deliveries leading to tangible technology and business outcomes.
• Be the escalation point person for these business critical applications and provide L2/L3 support as needed.
• Analyze, debug and help resolve production issues related including but not limited to data flows, application performance, system latency and infrastructure and network products.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• 15+ years of Capital Markets Technology experience – primarily in Risk management.
• Good exposure to end‑to‑end trade lifecycle management and EOD risk analytics.
• Must have a strong technical background with at least 10+ years of hands‑on development experience.
• Strong experience programming with Java 17+, SpringBoot, SQL, Reactive programming, CICD DevOps.
• Good exposure to cloud‑native/big data technologies Apache Spark, Apache AirFlow, S3.
• Hands‑on experience on databases with SQL – preferably PostgreS.
• Ability to plan, juggle, prioritize and set pace for the broader development teams pertaining to team delivery roadmap.
• Excellent analytical skills – proven experience conducting data analysis/discovery/aggregation as a foundation to providing meaningful analysis and management reporting to facilitate business decisions at a senior management/executive level.
• Strong communication skills, to synthesize data and simplify a complex problem for an executive audience.
• Bachelors in Engineering with focus on Computer Science.

Nice‑to‑have

• MBA/Advanced master’s degree in finance (nice to have).
• Broad systems management experience.
• knowledge or experience working with Iceberg.

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, 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.
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies.

Job Skills

• Application Development
• Application Maintenance
• Applications Architecture
• Commercial Acumen
• Enterprise Application Delivery
• Information Technology Management
• Information Technology Trends
• Programming Languages
• System Applications

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: 2025-10-01

Application Deadline: 2025-12-27

Note

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

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