2027 Capital Markets, Global Equities, Algorithmic Trading Developer (16 Months, Co-op)

Job Description

Step into the future of trading with RBC Capital Markets! We’re seeking Algorithmic Trading Developers to join our equites trading team on the largest trading floor in Canada. In this role, you will develop high-performance trading algorithms that drive liquidity and manage risk in a fast-paced market. Bring your technical expertise to one of Canada’s leading investment banks and help shape the future of trading. Global Equities As a key part of Global Equities, our team is dedicated to advancing and refining equities trading strategies and systems globally. We are widely recognized for our forward-thinking approach and our commitment to fostering both innovative and a collaborative culture within the financial industry. By joining this team, you will contribute to and spearhead projects with direct, real-world impact on RBC Capital Markets’ daily operations. Our team members bring a diverse set of skills, ranging from creative problem-solving to advanced quantitative modeling, and apply these to enhance and develop cutting-edge trading systems. Notable achievements include RBC’s patented smart order routing technology, THOR (featured in Michael Lewis’ book Flash Boys), and the creation of Canada’s first artificial intelligence-powered trading network. What will you do? Develop and implement quantitative models that drive market-making activities. Design and maintain high-frequency trading systems and infrastructure. Build technical solutions that solve business problems and provide scalable, and reliable trading You will be given freedom and independence to implement solutions, and will have a strong support network of excellent developers, researchers, and quants to help ensure your solutions are successful in production What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

Post-secondary education in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Computer Science Strong programming skills in C++/Python/Java. Knowledge of well-e