Fixed Income Analyst

Royal Bank of Canada • Vancouver, BC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Fixed Income Purchases & Sales group within RBC Capital Market’s Global Operations division is seeking an Analyst. This role involves performing daily processing, clearance, settlement, and/or Purchase & Sales functions related to Federal and Non-Federal Fixed Income securities. The group primarily supports fixed income products across North America. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that provides crucial support for the firm's daily business activities and contributes to the division's target operating model.

Requirements

• New Graduate or 1 - 2 years of work experience
• Located near the Halifax office and follow hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a fast past environment
• Detail oriented, organized and results driven
• Strong analytical skills with problem solving abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and support others as required
• Proficient computer skills in Windows based software

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of Fixed Income Products
• Recognized financial industry qualifications (ie. CSC, SIE, SERIES-99, CFA Level 1)
• Experience with Excel Macros/VBA and access databases
• Experience with Broadridge Impact
• Knowledge of systems employed by Depository Trust Company (DTCC) including CMU/RTTM and settlements web

Responsibilities

• Effectively work with teams across multiple business entities in a fast paced environment to ensure the settlement of US Fixed Income trades
• Take ownership of inquiries, deliver on commitments, and ask for support as needed
• Trade Confirmations (verbal/written)
• Fail trade reporting and resolution
• Cash, position break and claim resolution
• Handle all trade exceptions on a timely basis and troubleshoot trade issues prior to settlement
• Ensure compliance of all department procedures and policies
• Work on Canadian statutory holidays is required (Time in lieu will be provided)
• Collect and analyze information

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees