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

About the role

Join RBC Capital Markets’ Global Equities trading team in Toronto for a 16-month co-op developing quantitative models, high-frequency trading systems, and scalable solutions for market making and algorithmic trading. The role offers independence alongside support from developers, researchers, and quants, contributing to production systems on Canada’s largest trading floor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models supporting market-making activities.
• Design and maintain high-frequency trading systems and infrastructure.
• Build scalable, reliable technical solutions for trading business problems.
• Implement solutions independently with support from developers, researchers, and quantitative specialists.

Team and Work Environment

• Join RBC Capital Markets’ Global Equities trading team in Toronto.
• Contribute to trading strategies and systems with direct operational impact.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with developers, researchers, and quants.
• Participate in a dynamic, high-performing team with development and coaching opportunities.

Role Details

• Full-time student/co-op position at Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto.
• The position operates 37.5 hours per week.
• The role is part of RBC’s Capital Markets platform.
• Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the day before the stated deadline.