Global Markets Jr. Business Manager

Royal Bank of Canada•New York, NY

7d•$110,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Support the Global Markets business and work closely in partnership with Capital Markets businesses and Functions to achieve strategic objectives. This role involves supporting cross-Global Markets initiatives including governance, strategy implementation, performance management, messaging, new business development, and technology/operational matters. The position acts as a regional Business Manager supporting U.S. trade floor initiatives and serving as a liaison between Front Office, senior GM leadership, and functional teams (Technology, Finance, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Legal). The role also involves representing the business in regulatory and firm-wide projects, developing key business and financial metrics to drive GM efficiency, and analyzing performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Additionally, the role requires coordinating with functional groups to solve business problems and develop recommendations, as well as proactively identifying and escalating operational risks and control deficiencies to management and relevant control functions.

Requirements

Problem Solver & Analytical
Ability to work and communicate with varying levels of seniority / strong personalities
1-3 years of Capital Markets experience
1-3 years working experience in Front Office, Operations, Finance/ Product Control, Technology or Consulting strongly preferred
Strong interest in markets and technical skills with Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organization skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team setting
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments
Strong team player that can work with resources across the organization
Success in this role depends on being able to handle criticism and feedback constructively
Basic Knowledge of the Global Markets business – particularly Fixed Income products (Securitization, Alternative Finance, Credit, Municipals, Rates, FX, Commodities and Futures)

Responsibilities

Support cross-Global Markets initiatives including governance, strategy implementation, performance management, messaging, new business development, and technology/operational matters
Act as regional Business Manager supporting U.S. trade floor initiatives and serving as liaison between Front Office, senior GM leadership, and functional teams (Technology, Finance, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Legal)
Represent the business in regulatory and firm-wide projects
Develop key business and financial metrics to drive GM efficiency and analyze performance data to identify improvement opportunities
Coordinate with functional groups to solve business problems and develop recommendations
Proactively identify and escalate operational risks and control deficiencies to management and relevant control functions