ETD Finance Analyst (Exchange Traded Derivatives) - OTC Derivatives & Settlements and Futures C[...]

RBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an ETD Finance Analyst responsible for managing financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting across trading activities. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and demonstrate a strong understanding of Exchange Traded Derivatives and accounting principles. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on compliance and efficiency improvements. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

World-class training program in financial services

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal control frameworks.
• Strong experience in Finance or Product Control roles within a banking environment.
• Strong understanding of Exchange Traded Derivatives, margining and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations between systems for ETD positions.
• Analyze P/L variances, ensuring accurate trade capture and accounting treatment.
• Support month-end close processes including journal entries, accruals and balance sheet substantiation.

Skills

Customer Service

Decision Making

Process Improvements

Risk Management

Time Management

Treasury Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The ETD Finance Analyst supports the Exchange Traded Derivatives Control team in managing financial controls, reconciliations and reporting across trading and operational activities.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity in financial results, compliance with internal policies and adherence to exchange and regulatory requirements.

RBC’s expectation is that from mid‑September 2025, all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations between front, middle and back office systems for ETD positions, cash and balances.
• Analyse P/L variances, ensuring accurate trade capture and accounting treatment.
• Support the month‑end close processes including journal entries, accruals and balance sheet substantiation.
• Partner across Operations, Trading and Finance teams to resolve breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain and enhance control frameworks to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting standards.
• Develop, document and periodically review accounting methodologies for ETD products to ensure consistency with firm‑wide policies and evolving regulatory and accounting standards.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Prepare and present management reports and ad‑hoc financial analysis.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field or similar/equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal control frameworks.
• Strong experience in Finance or Product Control divisions or similar finance roles within a banking or trading environment.
• Strong understanding of Exchange Traded Derivatives, margining and settlement processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Nice‑to‑have

• CPA or CFA designation.

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.

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Job Skills

Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Investment Performance Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Time Management, Treasury Management

Additional Job Details

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: 2025-11-10

Application Deadline: 2025-12-26

Note

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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