Electronic Sales Trader, Associate (London)

0000050471 RBC Europe Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an Associate for its Equities Electronic Trading team. The role requires a solid understanding of Global Equities, responsibility for client support in electronic order flow, and business development. Ideal candidates will have a degree and a background in finance, ability to perform under pressure, and communication skills. The position offers comprehensive rewards including bonuses, training opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

World-class training program

Qualifications

• Strong financial knowledge background.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with clients confidently.
• Understanding of basic programming skills and computer software.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Global Equities business and support electronic order flow.
• Business development with clients and integration of new technologies.
• Participate in the development of Electronic Trading products.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Detail‑Oriented

Financial Engineering

Financial Statement Analysis

Investments Analysis

Personal Development

Personal Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Higher Education in finance/economics

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? An exciting opportunity to join as an Associate and work as part of the Equities Electronic Trading team within Global Equities in London. What will you do?

What will you do?

• Gain a good understanding of the Global Equities business
• Undertake and pass all required regulatory and exchange exams and registrations.
• Daily coverage of clients to support electronic order flow and further educate them on best practices when using RBC algorithms.
• Business development with prospective and existing European‑based clients.
• Help with evaluation and integration of new technologies.
• Guidance and participation in the development of the Electronic Trading product.

What do you need to succeed?

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Strong financial knowledge background
• General understanding of relevant technology
• Ability to work under pressure
• Personable and confident interacting with others (internal employees and external clients)
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of basic computer software
• A technical / logical mindset
• Understanding of basic programming skills

Nice to have

• Higher Education with a slant towards finance / economics

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• 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
• A world‑class training program in financial services

Additional Job Details

Job Skills Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail‑Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Address

100 BISHOPSGATE : LONDON

City : London

Country : United Kingdom

Work hours / week : 35

Employment Type : Full time

Platform : CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type : Regular

Pay Type : Salaried

Posted Date : 2025-12-12

Application Deadline

2025-12-26 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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