OTC Derivatives Controls Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada; Bedford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in Bedford, Canada, is seeking an OTC Derivatives Controls Analyst to help investigate valuation differences and resolve margin disputes. The role involves daily reconciliations, exposure monitoring, and reporting, with interaction across in-scope counterparties under CFTC/SEC/EMIR guidelines.

You will partner with IT to reduce systemic risk, perform case management in TriResolve, and escalate issues per SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a capital markets client-facing operations or middle office role with OTC derivatives/reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of OTC derivatives and ISDA CSA reconciliation workflows.
• College or university diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Produce and investigate exposure reconciliations for in-scope counterparties per regulatory guidelines.
• Track frequency of reconciliations based on counterparty volumes and requirements.
• Collaborate with IT to reduce systemic risk and improve efficiency.
• Manage case work and report exposure differences using TriResolve and EUC tools.
• Escalate disputes per Standing Orders and SOPs; liaise with stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Contribute to KPI management reports and management information.
• Advise margin teams on potential disputes throughout the day.
• Cross-train on additional control functions as needed.

Skills

Capital markets

OTC derivatives

Reconciliation

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

College/University diploma

Tools

TriResolve

COLLINE

Acadia

EUC tools

Python/SQL basics

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The OTC Derivatives Controls Analyst will be responsible for assisting in investigating OTC uncleared derivative trades valuation difference and resolving margin disputes. The incumbent will create daily reconciliation reports and be responsible for analyzing, monitoring, reporting and escalation of trade and portfolio level exposure differences in compliance with regulatory guidelines for in scope counterparties including CFTC, SEC, EMIR.

What will you do?

• Produce, analyze and investigate exposure reconciliations for in-scope counterparties according to regulatory guidelines including aging and reasons for differences
• Track and monitor frequency of required reconciliations based on counterparty trade volumes in compliance with industry regulations
• Partner with IT to reduce systemic risk and increase operational efficiencies in the daily process
• Case Management and reporting of exposure differences in TriResolve and using EUC tools
• Escalating disputes/discrepancies as per Standing Orders and department Operating Procedures
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and counterparties to ensure timely resolution of exposure differences in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist in producing management reporting for KPI purposes
• Proactively advise margin teams on potential disputes through the day
• Cross-train as required on additional control functions including CSA onboarding

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experience in a capital market client facing operations or middle office role preferably with OTC derivatives and/or reconciliation
• Good understanding of OTC derivatives and margining workflow under the ISDA-CSA protocols
• College or University Diploma/degree
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Attention to details
• Ability to multi-task while adhering to deadlines
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Nice-to-have

• Experience with utilization of AI agents and AI tools in working environment
• Experience with maintaining Excel macros or equivalent scripts
• Experience with programming languages and data query (e.g. VBA, Python, SQL)
• Experience with management information reporting
• Familiarity with pricing and valuations of OTC derivatives and risks associated with collateralisation of these products
• Familiarity with collateral systems e.g. COLLINE, TriResolve, Acadia
• Familiarity with ISDA CSA documents and terminologies
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for OTC derivatives reconciliations across regimes in scope for RBC, and ISDA protocols for OTC derivatives uncleared margin best practices
• Understanding of OTC derivative trading, lifecycle events and settlement
• Understanding of risks and controls framework applied to Capital Markets and the OTC derivative markets

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

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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: 2026-11-12 Application Deadline: 2026-11-26 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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