Fixed Income Analyst

rbc; Bedford; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Coaching

Dynamic team

Work-life balance

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets in Bedford, Nova Scotia, seeks an Analyst for the Fixed Income Purchases & Sales group to perform daily processing, clearance, settlement, and related functions for US and Canadian fixed income securities, supporting day-to-day activities and the firm’s operating model.

Ideal candidates are new graduates or have 1–2 years of experience, with excellent written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and solid analytical skills.

Qualifications

• New Graduate or 1–2 years of work experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, organized and results driven.
• Strong analytical skills with problem solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily processing, clearance, settlement and related Purchase & Sales functions for US Fixed Income securities.
• Handle trade confirmations (verbal/written) and fail trade reporting.
• Resolve cash, position breaks and trade issues prior to settlement.
• Ensure compliance with department procedures and policies.
• Work on Canadian statutory holidays as required with time in lieu.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Windows proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

VBA

Broadridge

DTCC CMU/RTTM

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Fixed Income Purchases & Sales group within RBC Capital Market's Global Operations division, is looking for an Analyst to perform daily processing, clearance, settlement and/or Purchase & Sales functions associated Federal and Non-Federal Fixed Income securities. This group is focused on supporting fixed income products across North America. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a dynamic team providing critical support for the firm's day-to-day business activities, while contributing towards the division's target operating model.

What will you do?

• Effectively work with teams across multiple business entities in a fast-paced environment to ensure the settlement of US Fixed Income trades
• Take ownership of inquiries, deliver on commitments, and ask for support as needed
• Trade Confirmations (verbal/written)
• Fail trade reporting and resolution
• Cash, position break and claim resolution
• Handle all trade exceptions on a timely basis and troubleshoot trade issues prior to settlement
• Ensure compliance of all department procedures and policies
• Work on Canadian statutory holidays is required (Time in lieu will be provided)
• Collect and analyze information

What you need to succeed?

Must haves

• New Graduate or 1 - 2 years of work experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a fast past environment
• Detail oriented, organized and results driven
• Strong analytical skills with problem solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and support others as required
• Proficient computer skills in Windows based software

Nice-to-haves

• Basic understanding of Fixed Income Products
• Recognized financial industry qualifications (ie. CSC, SIE, SERIES-99, CFA Level 1)
• Experience with Excel Macros/VBA and access databases
• Experience with Broadridge Impact
• Knowledge of systems employed by Depository Trust Company (DTCC) including CMU/RTTM and settlements web

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

Job Skills

• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Business Appraisals
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Effectiveness Measurement
• Operational Delivery
• Process Improvements

Additional Job Details

Address:

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD City:

Bedford Country:

Canada Work hours/week:

37.5 Employment Type:

Full time Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS Job Type:

Regular Pay Type:

Salaried Posted Date:

2026-10-20 Application Deadline:

2026-11-05 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.