Securities Lending Desk Co-op: 12–16 Months, Innovation

0000055528 RBC Investor Services Trust; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Investor Services Trust in Toronto is offering a 12-16 month opportunity on the Securities Lending Desk. You will support market execution with borrowers, maximize profitability within products, and lead automation and modernization projects, blending hands-on trading with tech-driven process improvements.

The role emphasizes developing automation using AI/ML concepts, prototyping new tools, and modernizing legacy Excel-based processes to improve efficiency and client service.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Comfort with programming and data tools to automate processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute securities lending transactions within policy and credit limits.
• Monitor recall process and support traders to cover client sales.
• Update pricing files and prepare daily loan push lists.
• Produce ad hoc reports and renegotiate loan pricing as needed.
• Identify automation opportunities and prototype AI/device solutions.
• Streamline operations like borrower locates and settlement workflows.
• Investigate trade discrepancies and data quality issues.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Ability to work under pressure

Innovative thinking

Team player

Communication

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Bloomberg

Job description

RBC Investor Services Trust in Toronto is offering a 12-16 month opportunity on the Securities Lending Desk. You will support market execution with borrowers, maximize profitability within products, and lead automation and modernization projects, blending hands-on trading with tech-driven process improvements.

The role emphasizes developing automation using AI/ML concepts, prototyping new tools, and modernizing legacy Excel-based processes to improve efficiency and client service.