Vice President/Director, QIS Structuring - Institutional Solutions

What is the opportunity?

Hiring opportunities exist within RBCCM for energetic, bright, and talented individuals. The Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) team designs and executes systematic investment solutions with a wide range of clients. Solutions are typically Equity and/or Cross-Asset delivered as custom strategies or rule-based Indices. This is a relatively small but rapidly growing team that includes highly driven individuals across Trading, Structuring, Sales and Strats.

The QIS Structuring role provides the opportunity to gain in-depth, hands-on experience while working and learning alongside our experienced market professionals. In selecting candidates, we look for well-rounded individuals with a track record of outstanding academic achievement, proven technical and analytical skills and a diversity of extracurricular activities. Other essential qualities we look for include strong oral and written communication skills, leadership qualities, initiative, and the ability to play a key role as a team member in a fast-paced and challenging work environment. The QIS Structuring hire will be provided with career-building mentorship throughout. This opportunity sits within the Global Equities Group.

What will you do?

As an Institutional QIS Structurer, the aim will be to help support the development of Complex Index/Strategy solutions.

• Execute the R&D process for new strategy development
• Implement Backtests and Technical Documentation for the various strategies
• Help scale-up the Technology Infrastructure - Strong Programming Skills and a Quantitative Mindset required
• Asset Class Expertise - Equities, Equity Derivatives, Cross-asset Futures; Prior experience designing Systematic Equity Vol solutions is highly desirable
• Technical Skills: Python Programming, Solid experience with SQL and KDB database systems
• Open to candidates from QIS/Index teams at - Investment Banks, Index Providers, Asset Management organizations
• Advanced degree in Quantitative Finance/STEM subjects preferred

What do you need to succeed?

• 5 - 8 Years of Experience in Systematic Strategies/Equity Vol Solutions Preferred
• Strong research abilities and excellent quantitative, analytical and communication skills
• Extremely motivated and able to take initiative to identify ways to add value and improve practices
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, business sense and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in high pressure environments
• Programming - Strong Python experience required; Database Skills: SQL, KDB
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Open to candidates from QIS/Index teams at - Investment Banks, Index Providers, Asset Management organizations

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 $225,000 - $300,000 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

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