Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?
As an Analyst, your role will mitigate legal, operational, economic risk, and reputational risk associated with derivatives transactions. You will also provide quality service to our internal business partners and external clients and represent the Bank in a professional manner at all times.
 

What will you do?

Draft and review ISDA confirmations covering plain vanilla and structured OTC derivative transactions initially covering the equity asset classes and thereafter supporting other asset classes, as necessary, and directly negotiate terms of the confirmation with counterparties

Escalate any unusual behavior as well as any processing issues to the Team Manager in a timely manner following the BCS Escalation Policy

Assist the Team Manager / Department Head on projects, process improvements or new business initiatives as requested

Ensure that all documentation comply with jurisdictional regulations, ISDA and current market practice, or where there are variations, that they are acknowledged and understood by the appropriate individuals and teams

Daily chase and follow up on all outstanding (unsigned) confirmations

Eliminate lengthy delays in confirmation execution and escalate inevitable delays promptly and appropriately

Be an information conduit between London, Toronto & New York Derivative Confirmations teams

Take on ad hoc projects related to cost reduction and efficiency enhancement goals

Participate in regular team meetings which also includes but is not limited to knowledge sharing on a specific derivative product

Regulatory initiatives – assist Regional Management to pre-emptively adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, stay abreast of the latest developments (e.g. DFA, Clearing) and their implications to make recommendations.

Track and govern self-identified gaps and audit comments

Continue to develop product / market knowledge to ensure daily processes effectively mitigate operational risks

Support colleagues during busy periods by sharing workload as applicable. This includes cross-training on other desks within the department to provide relief during absences and high volume periods

As a more experienced member of the team, assist colleagues with any day to day issues

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

Bachelor’s Degree

Background or interest in the financial industry

Interest in learning about Derivatives Products in general, standard market practices and trading terminology

Willing to understanding the complexity of Derivatives transactions

Interest in learning the various processes involved in the confirmation lifecycle and confirmation workflow

Microsoft Suite

Quick learner who is able to thrive in a fast paced environment

Willingness to learn and contribute to the team

Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail

Nice-to-have

Familiarity with Murex, Infinity, Sophis, ActiFlow, and MarkitWire

2-3 years of experience with ISDA documentation

A good understanding of ISDA Derivatives Definitions

An understanding of market/counterparty/credit/operational/regulatory risk

Ability to prepare a wide range of legal documents for financial transactions

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

Opportunities to do challenging work

Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $90,000 - $100,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.  This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

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

Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Business Appraisals, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements

Additional Job Details

Address:

30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY

City:

Jersey City

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

Capital Markets

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2024-07-03

Application Deadline:

2024-07-17

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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