Trading Systems Software Engineer and Business Manager

0000055528 RBC Investor Services Trust; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Toronto is seeking a motivated Trading Systems Software Engineer. This role provides hands-on experience in portfolio and investment management applications, focusing on technical and financial workflows. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in relational databases and programming languages. Opportunities for career development and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive total rewards program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of relational databases and ability to write simple SQL queries.
• Expertise in programming or scripting languages (Python, C#, VB.Net, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with business or finance tools.

Responsibilities

• Support business users in the use and troubleshooting of the investment application.
• Assist in documenting business rules, configurations, and system processes.
• Participate in system testing, small enhancements, and basic data analysis.

Skills

Understanding of relational databases

Programming or scripting languages (Python, C#, VB.Net, PowerShell)

Excel (VBA) modeling

Familiarity with REST APIs

Knowledge of investment concepts

Clear communication skills

Education

SQL certification

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Trading Systems Software Engineer and Business Manager

Apply locations TORONTO, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 25, 2025 (8 days left to apply) job requisition id R-0000133129

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This opportunity is designed for a motivated and curious junior IT professional who is eager to grow within the investment systems domain. The role offers hands-on experience supporting a business-managed application used in portfolio and investment management, with a strong focus on learning both technical and financial workflows.

Under close mentorship, the candidate will develop foundational skills in databases, APIs, and system integration, while gaining valuable exposure to investment operations and data-driven decision-making.

Within RBC Investor Services (IS), the Market Services (MS) unit is responsible for driving revenue and NIAT through winning client activities in the markets space specifically, Foreign Exchange, Cash Products and Securities Lending.

The successful candidate will support improvements in existing applications, gaining a deep understanding of our IT infrastructure with a view to becoming an expert in the architecture of our investment systems.

**Please note this role will require the incumbent to come onsite 4/5 times a week and will have a start time of 7:00am**

What will you do?

• Support business users in the use and troubleshooting of the investment application.
• Understanding of data structures, workflows, and user interfaces of the platform.
• Assist in documenting business rules, configurations, and system processes.
• Collaborate with senior IT and business analysts to understand requirements and system behavior.
• Participate in system testing, small enhancements, and basic data analysis.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Solid understanding of relational databases and ability to write simple SQL queries.
• Expertise in programming or scripting languages (Python, C#, VB.Net, PowerShell, etc.).
• Expertise in Excel (VBA) modeling or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Familiarity with REST APIs concept and business or finance tools).
• Knowledge of investment concepts, such as asset classes, portfolios, risk, and valuation.
• Good knowledge about portfolio management systems, performance reporting, and trading workflows.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with business users

Nice-to-have

• SQL certification (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle or Sybase).
• Any online coursework in investment systems or data for finance (Coursera, Udemy, edX, FutureLearn, etc.).
• Canadian Securities Course (CSC) – Started or planning to start is highly preferred. Completion is a strong asset.
• Experience in working with or supporting business users directly is a strong advantage.

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.

• Excellent exposureto communicate with various business partners and stakeholders in Investor Services and within other platforms as appropriate
• Working with an exciting, close-knit, supportive & dynamic group
• Opportunity to collaborate with other business segments within the bank
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Competitive compensation

Job Skills

Business Performance Management, Decision Making, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Interpersonal Relationships, IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Systems Management, Long Term Planning, Time Management

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:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-09

Application Deadline:

2025-08-25

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

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