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Description

As a Senior Municipal Bond Trader for RBC Wealth Management, this role involves buying and selling municipal bonds within assigned limits to generate sales commission and trading revenue. Key responsibilities include marketing municipal bonds to the retail branch network by disseminating product and market information, following up on securities merchandising, and educating Financial Advisors (FAs) through electronic, telephonic communication, and branch visits. The trader will also generate sales ideas and provide fixed income services, always focusing on the client's best interest.

What We're Looking For

Responsible for bidding and purchasing municipal securities for inventory positions, creating sales credit and trading revenues, and managing associated risk.,Evaluate information related to financial markets and quickly and accurately assess market risk to receive the best possible price.,Access and manage risk within assigned limits for inventory books.,Maintain current department database and processes.,Develop and distribute ideas on current market conditions in a creative and timely fashion to Financial Advisors (FAs).,Proactively create actionable ideas for FAs, including portfolio ladders, possible swap opportunities, and new money opportunities.,Build relationships with the retail network by maintaining a high level of service.,Work closely with various trading desks and traders to obtain market insight, develop trade ideas, and identify cross-product opportunities.,Partner with various departments across RBC, Business Development, and Fixed Income Strategies to deliver a cohesive message on opportunities to FAs.,Be a team player willing to provide back-up for other team members and assist with special projects as business needs arise.,Remain aware of changing compliance standards.,Maintain proper and accurate records and ensure that all trades comply with regulations and policies.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor's Degree, or the ability to demonstrate experience or academic achievement in related fields such as Economics, Finance, or Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.,Series 7 & 63 licenses - or willingness to obtain.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

Bond Trading
Confidentiality
Customer Service
Detail-Oriented
Investment Banking
Investment Banking Analysis
Investments
Marketing Strategies
Relationship Building
Trade Client Reporting
Trade Processing
Bloomberg
Tradeweb
ECN

Soft Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform varied tasks from multiple sources
Ability to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to quickly assess situations
React to market/economic conditions and offer creative solutions and opportunities
Ability to prioritize while under pressure
Good marketing skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities
Team player

Work Hours

40 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program (including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable)
Leaders who support development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Flexible work/life balance options
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

About the Company

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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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