Equity Derivative Operations Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program including bonus

Coaching and development opportunities

Dynamic, collaborative team

Challenging work opportunities

Flexible work/life balance options

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto is seeking an Equity Derivatives Operations Analyst to ensure timely, accurate processing and to improve workflows across equity products. You will reconcile trade data, affirm trades, and support system enhancements.

The role emphasizes documentation, compliance, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in operations within a financial institution, strong Excel/Word skills, and comfort using AI tools to improve code and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in financial products including Equity Linked Notes, Equity, Equity Swaps, Equity Options, Equity Futures/Forwards and Bonds.
• 1-3 years' experience within an Operations function in a financial institution, with emphasis on reconciliation tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to meet deadlines in high-pressure situations.
• Strong computer skills (Word and Excel) and discretion in communicating with colleagues and partners.
• Ability to leverage AI (LLMs) to create and enhance code.

Responsibilities

• Identify, report, and resolve trade, position and cash reconciliation breaks between Front Office and Back Office systems.
• Perform trade affirmation with internal counterparties to ensure payments are settled as scheduled.
• Create settlement journals and wires for all confirmed transactions.
• Upload trades, business events and accounting entries into systems promptly and accurately.
• Participate in project planning and testing activities for system enhancements and implementations.
• Escalate unresolved issues to Management as soon as possible.
• Identify potential areas for improved processing and automation where possible.
• Maintain up-to-date procedure documentation to ensure high-quality, consistent service.

Skills

Equity Linked Notes

Equity

Equity Swaps

Equity Options

Equity Futures/Forwards

Bonds

Excel

Word

Excel VBA

AI/LLM usage

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel VBA

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

As an Equity Derivatives Operations Analyst, you will ensure the timely and accurate completion of the primary responsibilities detailed below to support Equity Derivatives Businesses globally with a view to improve processes and enhance functionality, while delivering excellent service to business partners and colleagues. The Canadian Equity Derivative Operations group of RBC Capital Markets, Business and Client Service division is looking to hire an Equity Derivatives Operations Analyst.

What will you do?

• Identify, report, and resolve trade, position and cash reconciliation breaks between Front Office and Back Office systems
• Perform trade affirmation with internal counterparties to ensure payments are settled as scheduled to minimize risk
• Create settlement journals and wires for all confirmed transactions
• Upload trades, business events and accounting entries into systems promptly and accurately
• Participate in project planning and testing activities for system enhancements and implementations
• Escalate any unresolved issues or challenges to Management as soon as possible
• Identify potential areas for improved processing and automation wherever possible
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate procedure documentation to ensure high-quality consistent service

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Proficient in financial products including Equity Linked Notes, Equity, Equity Swaps, Equity Options, Equity Futures/Forwards and Bonds
• 1-3 years' experience within an Operations functions, performed at a financial institution, with an emphasis on reconciliation tasks would be an asset
• Ability to analyze and meet deadlines in high-pressure situations
• Use good judgement, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and partners
• Proactive in identifying, escalating, and resolving potential issues
• Good organizational skills and detail orientated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Drive to enhance own skills and build knowledge within a team
• Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Excel VBA is a strong asset
• Ability to leverage AI (LLM's) to create and enhance code.

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
• 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

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.

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: 2026-10-30

Application Deadline: 2026-11-21

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