Senior Technical Systems Analyst

RBC; Bedford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank in Bedford seeks a Senior Technical System/Support Analyst for the QTS Business Client Services team. This role entails first and second line application support, technical analysis, and ensuring system compliance. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in Capital Markets and excellent communication skills. This position offers dynamic work with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Strong experience on Linux, Windows, SQL Server and Application monitoring tools.
• Knowledge in Capital Market and Back Office Operations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of RBCCM QTS systems and applications.
• Support applications & infrastructure through incident and problem management.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve support issues.

Skills

Applications Support

Computer Operations

Data Management

Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure

Python (Programming Language)

SQL Database Management

Tools

Linux

SQL Server

ITRS Geneos

Job Scheduler (CTRL-M)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Senior Technical System/Support Analyst with QTS Business Client Services Run The Bank (RTB) group is responsible for providing first and second line application support within RBC Capital Markets. The incumbent will help with performing technical analysis, troubleshooting of incidents and service disruptions, infrastructure compliance and IT Risk related action items, documentation, etc. across the supported applications. The role is critical for ensuring the applications supported by the RTB team are compliant as per enterprise policies.

Due to a variety of systems, we support as well as new development projects, this position offers a great learning potential in both technology and Capital Markets areas. We also work very closely with our business partners to bring efficiencies in QTS Business Client Service line of businesses.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Ensures proper operation of RBCCM QTS systems and applications leading to timely delivery and availability for our business partners and ensure maximum uptime by providing continual 24x7support. Candidate is responsible for supporting/managing large scale Structured applications.
• Supporting applications & infrastructure, working with business users, change management, incident & problem management, audit and compliance reviews, EOD batch monitoring, tasks automation, BCP testing, infrastructure planning and implementation.
• Serves as a point of escalation for incidents, driving and documenting the Post Incident Review process, or where the incident would otherwise indicate systemic, structural or recurring problem characteristics
• Promotes the relationship of trust and partnership with business clients and other RBCCM IT teams. Ensures management is kept always informed of ‘top talker’ issues for all applications in their remit. Drives process improvement projects and implements on advice from management. Escalates application support issues requiring manager’s attention in a timely manner.
• Liaise with internal development teams and external vendors to resolve support issues, demonstrate strong leadership of team, quick coordination of resources to resolve IT production incidents, ensure logging of support incidents, hold Problem Review Meetings (PRMs) and track action items to closure. Participates and prepares in rationalization of multiple internal application-centric Operations Level Agreement (OLA) and Service level Agreement (SLA) flavors into a minimal set of archetype agreements, based on material support level
• Provide regular updates and status to all stakeholders on open issues, ensures systems delivered to production environments meet enterprise quality requirements. Facilitate rollout of software components in production.
• Proactively identifying operational risks/control deficiencies in the business, review and comply with firm policies applicable to business activities.
• Available 24 x 7 for any high visibility / escalations. Open plan office environment / Working from Home. Minimal travel required
• Proactively prepare for planned maintenance over weekends, DR exercise and all major rollouts, provide subject matter experience and guidance to team members, Provide consistent feedback to Senior Management to improve enterprise process improvement

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Knowledge in Capital Market all asset classes preferred and Back Office Operations Line of Businesses.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Able to critically evaluate and manage information gathered from multiple sources.
• Proven competence in delivering and supporting large and highly complex projects. Proven experience with Databases.
• Strong experience on Linux, Windows, SQL Server and Application monitoring tools (ITRS Geneos and Job Scheduler (CTRL-M), Stone branch etc.,). Also familiar with programming languages/scripting such as JBOSS, Java, DB script, Python, Shell, VBScript along with Middleware technologies and platforms (Ex., MQ and Solace)

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporation
• Ability to facilitate between and influence key decision makers
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work across functions and businesses

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
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Applications Support, Computer Operations, Continual Service Improvement (CSI), Data Management, Disaster Recovery (DR), Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, Java, Linux, Linux Application, Linux Environments, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Oracle Database Appliance, Problem Management, Python (Programming Language), SQL Database Management, System and Console Operations, System Applications, Systems Software, Tableau (Software)

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:

2025-07-25

Application Deadline:

2025-08-29

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

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