Operations Specialist I - Equity Trade Support

What is the opportunity?

You will serve as a dedicated point of contact/liaison between money managers, registered advisors, branches, trading, settlements and other operation departments. You will provide assistance with rejection notifications that are received from the market centers and immediately notifying the field. You will assist with errors, problem executions, work with settlements to resolve trade issues and be available for all system down times. Position contains increased elements of risk which are managed through operational reviews, system checks, and adherence to procedures.

What will you do?

• Perform complex tasks within all policy and procedures, involving multi-tasking and prioritizing in a fast pace environment.
• Monitor multiple applications and understand the priority of each application/process.
• Answer phone calls for multiple business lines.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of equity traders, correspondents, money managers, and RBC Personnel by asking and answering questions in an accurate, professional, and timely manner.
• You would also assist with monitoring work volumes, daily reports and inventories.
• Work with other associates to resolve issues in a timely manner and notify supervisors of critical items or trends.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• High school diploma or equivalent with three years of job related experience in business, finance, customer service and/or accounting/bookkeeping.
• Record of providing outstanding customer service in a faster-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making ability. Must be willing to strive to find solutions to client problems and issues.
• Position may involve a high degree of stress and pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Effective problem identification, analytical and resolution skills. Ability to gather and analyze relevant information clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Intermediate to advanced skills utilizing MS Excel.

Nice-to-have

• College degree.
• Series 7 and 63 or 66 licenses.
• Understanding of Equity and Option markets
• Strong understanding of RBC's back office systems (i.e. Broadridge, Fiserv APL, FIX connectivity, Salesforce).
• Prior experience working on a trading desk or trade operations.

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

The expected salary range for this particular position is $50,000 - $85,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Additional Job Details

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.