Production Support Analyst (Capital Markets)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Production Support Specialist to oversee the operation of critical trading applications. The role involves providing advanced support, ensuring platform stability, and collaborating with a global team. Required qualifications include strong Linux expertise and advanced SQL skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible work/life balance options

World-class training program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production support for financial applications.
• Strong expertise in Linux environments.
• Advanced SQL skills for data analysis.
• Scripting skills for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support for Systematic Options Trading applications.
• Monitor and maintain platform stability on Linux servers.
• Support automated deployment processes.

Skills

Production support experience

Linux expertise

SQL proficiency

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Monitoring tools (Dynatrace)

Job description

Overview

What is the opportunity ?

This role reports to the Production Support leadership team within the Quantitative and Technology Services (QTS). As part of this team, you will be a key player in ensuring the seamless operation of critical trading applications by providing exceptional support and collaborating within a “follow the sun” support model. This role is responsible for delivering advanced support for platforms that enable systematic options trading, risk management, reporting, and analysis functions for a global user community. Additionally, you will contribute to technology improvements by identifying opportunities for automation and process optimization to enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for Systematic Options Trading applications, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to profit and loss decomposition, reporting, and analysis functionalities.
• Monitor and maintain platform stability on physical Linux Servers implementing ITRS, Grafana and Loki for performance monitoring and optimization.
• Support the automated rollout processes, ensuring smooth and reliable delivery of updates and enhancements.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents, leveraging strong SQL skills to query and analyze data in MongoDB and other SQL databases.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar) to automate repetitive tasks, improve monitoring, and enhance support workflows.
• Collaborate with a global team to provide continuous “follow the sun” support, ensuring timely handoffs and consistent service levels.
• Document processes, incidents, and resolutions to contribute to the team’s knowledge base and improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to escalate and resolve complex issues, driving long-term improvements to the platform.

What you need to succeed

Must have:

• Proven experience in production support or a similar technical role, preferably supporting financial or analytical applications, within Capital Markets
• Strong expertise in Linux environments and hands-on experience with application support.
• Proficiency with Dynatrace or similar monitoring tools for performance tracking and issue resolution.
• Experience with automated deployment/rollout processes in a cloud-based ecosystem.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying and analyzing data, with experience in MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Solid Linux administration skills and the ability to navigate and troubleshoot in a Linux environment.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or another programming language for automation and process improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach to incident management.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, distributed team, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to participate in a “follow the sun” support model, including occasional off-hours or on-call responsibilities.

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

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Job Skills

Computer Operations, Customer Service, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), System and Console Operations, System Applications, Systems Software

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST: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: 2025-08-20

Application Deadline: 2025-09-30

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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