Senior Business Analyst - Capital Markets at Royal Bank of Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Job Description What is the opportunity? The role operates within the Portfolio & Change Management (PCM) group and will function primarily as a Senior Business Analyst (BA) on various initiatives across the Settlements and Clearing Services and Middle Office area within the Business & Client Services (BCS) department. Various project drivers include: Business or Process improvements, technology enhancement or system implementations, operational risk reduction, quality improvement, regulatory soundness, cost reduction, etc. You will work directly with relevant participants to define project parameters, success criteria, solutions, and timelines while deploying best practices in process analysis, requirements documentation, project planning, testing, and stakeholder communication. What will you do? Lead and participate in projects of various sizes and scopes being SCS’s primary project contact, while providing business analysis expertise to enable successful execution Research, formulate, propose and implement strategic solutions with a focus on identifying process improvement/reengineering opportunities through streamlining, simplification, elimination of redundancies/overlaps, improved capacity utilization, automation, outsourcing, standardization, etc. Ensure the effective execution of analysis by team to deliver productivity/improvements positively impacting the bottom line and client satisfaction. Get involved where required. Provide direct support and guidance to Business Analysts and provide assistance to management as required. Liaise with Operations, Technology, Business and other key teams to define and review requirements Provide Capital Markets Operations subject matter expertise as available Document UAT (User Acceptance Testing) strategies, including creation of test cases where required Work efficiently with a view to high-quality work product and quick-to-market solutions. Support system testing and creation of user documentation. Build strong, long-term relationships throughout the RBC organization. Constantly seek to improve own capacity, skills and expertise. Provide concise and effective updates to Project Managers, Program Lead, stakeholders as necessary What you need to succeed? ***Required Qualifications (Must Have): 5+ Years of Capital Markets Operations Business Analyst experience Comprehensive Settlements Operations experience, with deep knowledge of post-trade lifecycle processes & key functions across Capital Market asset-classes Expertise across Settlement, Clearing, Reconciliations functions, workflows & systems Strong understanding of CCP and Central Securities Depository (CSD) functions in the context of Capital Markets clearing and settlement Proven ability to manage processes and/or business & technology stakeholders across End-to-End Capital Market Journeys & Transformational Change Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Finance, Engineering, Science or Math desirable Good working knowledge of Capital Markets operational functions and processes, particularly in the area of Settlements and Clearing. Detailed understanding of the fundamentals of Capital Markets trading and the transaction lifecycle Strong knowledge of supporting systems used within Operations Detailed understanding of Capital Markets organizational structure (front office sales and trading, middle office, product control, BCS, regulatory/compliance, etc.) Familiarity with regional differences in operational processing within RBC Capital Markets. Skillful in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.) Proficiency in VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) Self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team Ability to prioritize, plan and execute work to meet tight deadlines Strong analytical skills - Ability to identify issues and suggest solutions Detail oriented Capable of building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across the enterprise 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 Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging work Flexible work/life balance options ***Only candidates who meet the required criteria will be contacted for further evaluation. Job Skills Agile Methodology, Business Data Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Requirements Analysis Additional Job Details Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2025-12-24 Application Deadline: Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At 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. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Business Analyst will lead and participate in various projects, providing business analysis expertise to ensure successful execution. They will research and implement strategic solutions focused on process improvements and liaise with key teams to define and review requirements.