Royal Bank of Canada

Credit Algo Quant

Royal Bank of Canada$85K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-graduate degree in mathematics, physics, finance, engineering, or computer science.
  • At least 3 years of quantitative support experience for trading desks.
  • Familiarity with corporate bond products and electronic trading.
  • Proficient in numerical and analytical programming, particularly in Java, Python, and Kdb+.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a methodical problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

  • Research and develop mathematical models for pricing and risk in corporate bonds.
  • Enhance existing models, tools, and operational frameworks.
  • Provide quantitative support for ad-hoc requests from the trading desk.
  • Document models and products systematically.
  • Collaborate with risk and control teams to validate models for reporting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits.
  • Supportive leaders focused on your professional development.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.
  • Work within a dynamic, high-performing team environment.
  • Access to a world-class training program in financial services.
  • Flexible work/life balance options available.
  • Challenging work opportunities with potential for greater responsibilities.
  • Variety of job opportunities across different business areas and locations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Credit Algo Quant

What is the opportunity?

Provision of quantitative tools, analysis, and support to the GSP algorithmic trading desks.
Development, delivery and support of advanced mathematical and data driven models for credit electronic trading.

What will you do?
• Research, develop and implement mathematical models for price and risk of corporate bonds as part of electronic trading algorithms.
• Improve and existing models, tools, and operational frameworks.
• Support ad-hoc requests for quantitative tools and analysis from corporate bond electronic trading desk.
• Document products and models.
• Work closely with risk and control functions to achieve and maintain formal validation of models for official reporting.

What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:
• Post-graduate degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, physics, finance, engineering, or computer science.
• At least 3 years of experience providing quantitative support to trading desks.
• Knowledge of corporate bond products and markets and experience with electronic trading.
• Strong numerical and analytical programming skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to approach novel problems systematically and with tenacity.

What9;s it in for you?

• 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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• 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

The Expected Salary Range For The Above Position Is $85,000 - $160,000 Depending On Factors Including But Not Limited To The Candidate9s 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.

Job Skills
Algorithmic Trading, Credit Trading, Critical Thinking, Economic Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Instruments, Investment Risk Management, Java (Programming Language), Kdb+, Python (Programming Language), Quantitative Methods, Quantitative Models

Additional Job Details

Address:

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK

City:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-09-02

Application Deadline:

2026-09-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

About Royal Bank of Canada

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Join the dynamic team at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), a global leader in financial services and a company committed to excellence and innovation. At RBC, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that empower professionals to shape their career paths with leadership, diversity training, and continuous growth.

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