Job Description
What is the opportunity?
As an Operations Specialist I in the Security Reference Data team, you will be responsible for configuring new fixed income, equity, and equity derivative securities within the Broadridge System to ensure accurate and timely trade execution while maintaining full regulatory compliance. This role establishes you as a subject matter expert in securities operations, where your analytical attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities are essential to success in this dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will play a critical role in supporting RBC’s operations by ensuring the integrity of security data across multiple systems and regulatory frameworks.
What will you do?
- Securities Configuration and Data Management: Analyze multiple data elements of fixed income, equity, and equity derivative securities across multiple systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness by cross-referencing Bloomberg, ICE, DTC, and other vendor platforms
- System Setup and Regulatory Compliance: Set up new securities on Broadridge systems to ensure all trades executed in those securities are accurate for financial and regulatory purposes
- Technical Knowledge Development: Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of fixed income, equity, and equity derivative security structures
- Analysis and Exception Processing: Provide accurate analysis and processing support for exception-based, complex, and highly specialized processes within the Operations department; accurately review, verify, and record data into supporting technology systems
- Cross-Functional Support and Customer Service: Liaise and provide support for individuals requiring research, problem resolution, or information from other Operations departments, RBC Business Units, external customers, and industry participants; address escalated questions independently or with appropriate guidance
- Process Improvement and System Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce risk or increase efficiency by suggesting process changes and system modifications; participate in testing and implementation of new systems and processes
- Training and Mentorship: Train and serve as a resource for other Operations team members
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- 4-year degree from an accredited university (or equivalent) OR High school diploma (or equivalent) AND 3 years of job-related experience preferably within the finance/investment operations industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
- Technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn complex systems and processes
- Knowledge of or ability to develop expertise in fixed income, equity, and equity derivative securities
- Familiarity with securities operations platforms (Broadridge, Bloomberg, ICE, DTC)
- Ability to accurately review, verify, and record data with precision
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and escalate appropriately when needed
- Collaborative mindset with ability to support and mentor team members
- Commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance and understanding departmental procedures
Nice-to-have
- 4-year degree from an accredited university in business, finance or related field
- Previous experience in the securities or banking industry preferred
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
Job Skills
Active Learning, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time Management
Additional Job Details
Address:
90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD
City:
Bedford
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-10-08
Application Deadline:
2026-10-22
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.
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