Full-Time

On-Site

Quantitative Analyst

RRoyal Bank of Canada 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario0

Description

The QIS Quants team develops and supports next-generation investment strategies and is crucial to RBC's Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) business. The analyst will use RBC's big data to build automated solutions and data analytics models, provide analytical support to sales and trading desks (Commodities, FX, Rates, Equities), and research, design, and implement investment strategies for clients. This role fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment for developing innovative solutions that drive trading and risk management.

What We're Looking For

Develop and maintain automated data pipelines, infrastructure, signal and index calculation models, and associated processes.,Collaborate with business partners to identify and implement requirements for data quality, integrity, and timeliness.,Ensure governance and controls for all data pipelines, adhering to documentation standards.,Maintain and enhance tools supporting trading desks, quantitative strategies, and risk management.,Develop risk management infrastructure in collaboration with trading desks.,Work with IT and business teams to create data validation methodologies and processes.,Research, design, and implement investment strategies for clients, and build and continually maintain back-testing framework.,Monitor existing strategies and provide day-to-day quantitative support to sales and trading desks.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science).,Master's degree or higher is preferred.,At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

Python

C++

SQL

q/KDB

data processing and manipulation

derivative products

valuation methodologies

trading fundamentals

quantitative strategies

back-testing

market risk management concepts

Soft Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience

meticulous attention to detail

collaborative

Work Hours

37.5 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program (bonuses

flexible benefits

competitive compensation

commissions

stock where applicable)

Leaders who support development (coaching

managing opportunities)

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

World-class training program in financial services

Flexible work/life balance options

Opportunities to do challenging work

About the Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

Purpose-driven

Inclusive

Innovative

Collaborative

Professional

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