Royal Bank of Canada
Director, Software Development, Capital Markets (Java) - Halifax
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Senior Technology Leader – Pre-Trade Compliance, Fortness Application
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced technical or business leader with excellent stakeholder management, people leadership, and Capital Markets expertise?
Do you thrive on balancing stakeholder alignment, project governance, team leadership, and technical oversight?
At RBC Capital Markets, we seek a seasoned leader to head our Pre-Trade Compliance Technology team, responsible for "Fortress"—an application performing pre-trade checks across asset classes (Derivatives, Credit, Rates, FX, Equities, Commodities).
Key Responsibilities
This hybrid leadership role demands a mix of:
- Stakeholder management (30%) – Partnering with senior business leaders, functions, and technology teams across Canada, the US, and India
- Project governance (25%) – Driving end-to-end project delivery, financial oversight, and risk/issue management through steering committees
- Team leadership (30%) – Managing a cross-functional team of 15+ while fostering a positive employee experience aligned with RBC’s [Collective Ambition](https://www.rbc.com/en/experience занковемографит/collective-ambition) and Leadership Model
- Technical oversight (15%) – Defining, evolving, and translating the strategy and architecture for the Capital Markets Pre-Trade Compliance product offering
Core Duties
- Lead project governance: Develop and implement governance frameworks, steer committees, manage budgets, and resolve escalated risks/conflicts
- Team development: Hire, retain, and develop high-performing teams while enhancing capability and engagement
- Vendor & third-party oversight: Manage contracts and integrations with external partners
- Quality & compliance: Continuously improve QA processes to ensure robust, scalable delivery
- Business-Tech alignment: Bridge gaps between technical constraints and regulatory/functional requirements
- Innovation focus: Identify and drive technological advancements to strengthen RBC’s competitive edge
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Must-Have Requirements
✅ Education & Background
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
✅ Technical & Project Leadership (6+ years)
- Proven track record in program and portfolio management (multi-workstream delivery in fast-paced environments)
- Java environments or full-stack development exposure strongly preferred
- Strong grasp of software development lifecycle (SDLC), microservices, or fintech infrastructure
✅ Domain Expertise (Capital Markets fundamentals)
- Deep knowledge of core workflows (orders, RFQs, execution, settlement, tax, KYC) and asset classes: Derivatives, Credit, Rates, FX, Equities, Commodities
- Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., pre-trade checks, positioning limits, clearing obligations)
✅ Stakeholder & Change Leadership (5+ years)
- Team leadership: Managed and developed technical/product teams of comparable size (at least 10 members), demonstrating talent retention and cultural alignment
- communication: Ability to translate business needs into technical designs and escalate clearly with ambiguity
✅ Mindset & Collaboration
- Results-driven, problem-solving, and collaborative—partners are integral to equal workstream success
- High focus on quality, accountability, and employee engagement
Nice-to-Haves (Not Required but Impactful)
🔹 Capital Markets practice specifically in securities derivatives, solvency controls, or trading regulations 🔹 Hands-on expertise in pre-trade compliance controls such as:
- Margin aliquot optimization
- CBC (Credit BHCA Risk)
- Term trading restrictions
- KYC/AML processes 🔹Technologies of note:
- Financial messaging protocols (FIX, ISO 20022)
- Streaming data architectures (Kafka, PostgreSQL clusters)
- Automation frameworks for trade reconciliations/infections
Why RBC? Our Employee Promise
Here, We Don’t Just Offer a Job—We Build Responsibility*
At RBC Capital Markets, we combine client-driven leadership with propel experience focused on ensuring we:
“Prosper our communities and deliver custom clarity.”
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Your impact matters: What creates it for you?
- Total Rewards Program: Integrated package of bonuses, stock grants/options, flexible benefits packages
- Compensation & Incentives: Fully loaded, with proprietary revenue-based incentives
- Personal Growth: Coaching, mentorship, and structured career development plans
- Flexibility: 37.5 hours/week structure, hybrid feraron options, and industry standard symbolic futures to enca
- Collaboration & Recognition: Award work aligned through RBC’s Dynamic Collaboration Framework
- Purpose-Driven: Be part of a world-class financial institution driving industries through innovation and expertise
Real Ways Rebecca Delivers
Core Dimensions of RBC’s Purpose Framing
✨ Client first: Every decision weights our clients’ best-interest at center ✨ Integrity: Ethical conduct in everything we apply ✨ Collaboration: Winning together—meetings, employee resource groups, and high-trust cultures ✨ Respect: Diverse perspectives matter ✨ Excellence: Continuous support and purposeful scaling
*-making it happen
Each position at *RBC means embracing the bigger payoffs—not just the perceived necessities. Our structures include:
📢 Long-Term Engagement: Apply to be part of the 2026-Onwards Talent Network for opportunities 📍 Location & Culture Balance: Used at 90 Western Parkway, Bedford, ON (Hybrid flexibility terms apply) 🌍 Applications Open until: July 31, 2026 11:59 PM EST 术响市信息
RBC Work Life with One Voice—Collection of Our Values;
ℹ Full Applicant Policies (Diversity, inclusivity, confidential opportunities)
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