Quantitative Analyst, Fixed Income
City : VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada
Category : Technology | Analytics | Research
Industry : Financial/Banking
Employer : RBC
Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
RBC Global Asset Management (“RBC GAM”) is a North American-based asset management firm with global scope and industry-leading investment management capabilities. The Quantitative Research Group (QRG), RBC GAM, is a dynamic and collaborative team that excels in providing advanced solutions for complex trading and portfolio management problems. We have an immediate need for a software engineer to join our group and play an active part in the development, maintenance and innovation of the fixed income portfolio analytics and model research platforms built by the QRG. The fixed income portfolio analytics platform is the backbone of RBC GAM Vancouver fixed income trading desk portfolio management operations and the model research platform assists our portfolio managers with broad strategy premium research. For more information on RBC GAM, please visit: https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/
What will you do?
Develop and renovate applications within our fixed income portfolio analytics and model research platforms
Prototype and develop solutions for complex trading and portfolio management problems
Provide leadership in programming best practices and/or adoption of new technology and tools
Perform daily support to ensure timely and reliable delivery of portfolio analytics to support the investment management process and trading decisions
Work within our high-performing, diverse, multi-disciplinary Quantitative Research Group
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
An undergraduate degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or proven track record in the software development industry
Strong software development skills in Python and/or C#
Domain-driven system design capability and experience
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Attention to detail and capability to solve complex problems
Willingness to troubleshoot problems and deliver timely support
An interest to learn about fixed income portfolio management
Nice to Have
A strong interest in finance and experience in the investment industry
Other computer skills including experience in SQL, Matlab, C++, Excel/VBA or Bloomberg.
CFA Charter holder or the desire to pursue CFA designation.
Strong mathematical skills
Experience with agile software development
Minimum 3 years of work experience
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
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on greater accountabilities
Job Skills
Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Instruments, Investment Banking Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Quantitative Methods, Risk Management, Taking InitiativeAdditional Job Details
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