Senior Trader and Investment Strategist, Private Trading Office

Job Summary

Job Description

Private Trading is a multi-billion-dollar bespoke brokerage business of RBC Dominion Securities Inc., offering advisory and customized trading solutions to sophisticated and qualified Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) global clients, Family Offices, and other Enterprise Strategic Clients (ESC) of RBC. Strategically aligned with the ESC group while operating on the RBC Dominion Securities platform as a regulated entity, PTO delivers a core Capital Markets offering with blended Wealth Management capabilities specially designed to best meet the complex needs of strategic clients of RBC, while deepening client relationships across the enterprise through a more integrated, client-centered approach.

The Senior Trader and Investment Strategist is at the core of a professional, highly specialized, multi-asset trading desk and service offering for sophisticated Enterprise Strategic, Family Offices, and qualified UHNW global clients. The role includes managing the PTO clients' trading needs across all asset classes (including equities, FX, derivatives, fixed income, structured notes, and precious metals) in a ‘one-stop shop’, including global execution capabilities in over 40 countries, customized trading solutions, and bespoke related Capital Markets & Wealth Management services. The Senior Trader and Investment Strategist provides expertise and guidance to global Family Offices, UHNW, and ESC clients regarding trading and hedging strategies as well as service inquiries and issue resolution. Works in collaboration with strategic partners across RBC to design and implement customized solutions and to explore opportunities to expand/deepen relationships with RBC strategic clients. The Senior Trader and Investment Strategist manages day-to-day client trade flow, market-related risk, and operational aspects of sophisticated, strategically important RBC clientele.

What will you do?

• Manage the trading needs for PTO’s sophisticated global client base across all asset classes including equities (domestic/foreign), options, fixed income, FX, forwards, mutual funds, futures, options on futures, precious metals, structured products, as well as cash management.
• Design and implement bespoke ‘One RBC’ solutions that best meet the complex needs of Enterprise Strategic clients, Family Offices, and qualified UHNW clients.
• Provide market-related intelligence across asset classes and product types.
• Advise RBC’s largest and most complex clients on multi-asset class bespoke trading strategies and solutions leveraging existing team capabilities.
• Engage with the ESC Group’s senior coverage team and their enterprise clients regarding investment strategy and wealth-related account management.
• Collaborate with other trading teams, broker-dealers, and 3rd parties as it relates to client trading needs or to explore new opportunities and innovative solutions.
• Manage the PTO trade book, market-related trade risk, and daily operational aspects of the desk.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships across RBC and collaborate to drive business growth, explore viable solutions to address complex client needs, or to solve issues promptly and effectively.
• Engage with PTO clientele in an Investment Advisor capacity regarding KYC/AML related issues.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant financial markets experience.
• Trading experience in equities, fixed income, currency, or exchange traded derivatives.
• Strong Relationship Management/Sales skills.
• Experience within Wealth Management / Capital Markets or Private Banking strongly preferred.
• Ability to engage and cultivate partnerships across RBC to deliver results.
• Team player, positive ‘can do’ attitude, strong collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to 'think outside the box'.
• Ability to perform under pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced, trading environment.
• Canadian Securities Course / Conducts & Practices Course an asset.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Experience with trading platforms (Fidessa, Bloomberg, CQG, WEXX).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have:

• Working toward CIM / CFA beneficial.
• French an asset.
• Option licensing / Futures licensing.
• Programming skills.

What’s 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 and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your 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 and geographies.

Job Skills

Client Relationship Building, Derivatives, Equities Trading, Family Office, Financial Markets, Fixed Income Investments, Foreign Currency Trading, Futures Trading, High Net Worth Individuals, Investments, Investment Strategies, Multi Asset Class, Options Trading, Strategic Relationships, Structured Products, Teamwork, Trade Client Reporting, Trade Processing, Trading Platforms, Trading Strategies, Wealth Management.

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-03-19

Application Deadline: 2025-04-03

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

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