Royal Bank of Canada

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Job Description Job Description What is the Opportunity? We are seeking a motivated and technically adept Quantitative Financial Analyst to join our Municipal Investment Banking DCM team. This role will be central to designing and implementing a unified Business Opportunity Identification and External Client Portal platform that will enhance the visibility of RBC as a technology leader in the Municipal Finance industry as well as drive revenue through deal identification. The candidate will work closely with senior leadership, internal developers, banking partners and municipal issuer clients to create and implement a market leading proprietary Municipal Finance quantitative platform working with complex data sets to create significant efficiencies in the identification of opportunities for the business. The new systems are being designed with a heavy emphasis on AI and agentic workflows, so this candidate will have the opportunity to work with many cutting-edge AI technologies. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven group within an investment bank that blends technology with client interaction to drive revenue producing results. What will you do? • Use quantitative finance skills to translate complex business models into immersive AI assisted Municipal Finance technology platform. • Work with large, complex SQL-based datasets to understand structure and relationships. • Assist in the production of automated financial models and reports leveraging Python, Excel VBA Macros and/or SQL <-> Excel connections • Meet with business stakeholders to document workflows, information management practices, and data flows. • Translate business needs into clear, detailed business requirements and functional specifications. • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process and data integration. • Collaborate with developers to deploy models and business requirements in and efficient and methodical pace. • Support design, build, testing, and rollout of the new data platform. • Coordinate UAT, training, and adoption across business users. • Provide ongoing support and manage iterative enhancements post-launch. • Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders, senior management and technology teams. What do you need to succeed? • 1-3 years of experience in quantitative finance, technology development or financial services. (Municipal Finance experience a plus) • Technical Skills: • Experience with AI systems and tools. Familiarity with commonly used LLMs and APIs. Proficiency with GitHub Copilot and/or Claude Code a plus. • Strong proficiency in SQL; ability to analyze large, complex datasets. • Familiarity with data modeling, ETL processes, and database design concepts. • Understanding of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies. • Familiarity with Python, JavaScript (React, Angular, NodeJS) and HTML/CSS. • Proficient with Microsoft productivity applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint), ideally with experience writing macros in VBA. • Experience using collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Figma) preferred. • Business Skills: • Excellent requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong written and verbal communication, able to translate technical topics for non-technical stakeholders. • Experience working directly with application developers. • Comfort working in a fast-paced, build-from-scratch environment. • Comfort managing long-term, large-scale projects. Education • Bachelor's degree in quantitative finance, finance, real estate, computer science, information systems, or related field. Attributes of a Strong Candidate • Comfortable toggling between high-level process mapping and hands-on data analysis. • Energized by building bespoke solutions, not just implementing off-the-shelf tools. • Excited about affordable housing, community development, and impact-driven finance. • A team player who wants to stick with the platform long term, supporting both its initial launch and its ongoing evolution. 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 $100,000 - $120,000 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 Job Skills Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork 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: 2026-01-05 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. 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