Associate, Equity Derivatives Junior Flow Trader

Royal Bank of Canada; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks an Associate, Junior Flow Trader to engage in pricing and risk management of Flow books, and develop quantitative analytics tools primarily in Python. Candidates must have a degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field, along with strong programming skills, especially in Python. This role offers opportunities for career development within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Strong object-oriented programming background.
• Knowledge of programming languages including Python.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day pricing and risk management of the Flow books in EMEA.
• Work with Traders to develop quantitative analytics tools in Python.
• Identify and remediate issues affecting customer treatment.

Skills

Strong object-oriented programming background

Knowledge of programming languages (Python)

Quantitative and coding skills

Direct Equity Derivatives experience

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline

Tools

Programming languages (SQL, VBA, C++/Java)

Job description

Associate, Equity Derivatives Junior Flow Trader

Royal Bank of Canada London, United Kingdom

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our London team as an Associate, Junior Flow Trader on a permanent basis. This role works closely with front office Quant, Technology and Trading teams on maintaining and refining the existing trading platform, along with managing trade and risk EMEA Flow books.

What will you do?

• Be involved in the day-to-day pricing and risk management of the Flow books in EMEA.
• Work with Traders to develop quantitative analytics tools in Python, make use of the existing codebase and add new additions as required.
• Make use of the quant library and implement new additions.
• Identify, escalate and remediate issues that could directly or indirectly lead to the unfair treatment of customers; and that could affect the firms' obligations to deliver good outcomes for retail clients in accordance with the FCA Consumer Duty Principle.
• Work with Front Office BT on refining and maintaining existing technology platform.
• Support with generating new trade ideas.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Strong object-oriented programming background.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python)
• Quantitative and coding skills.
• Direct Equity Derivatives experience

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of programming languages (SQL, VBA, C++/Java)

What is 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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

RBC strives to deliver an inclusive workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world.