2027 Capital Markets, Global Equities, Algorithmic Trading Developer - Market Making (4 Months)

About the role

Join RBC Capital Markets’ Electronic Market Making group as an Algorithmic Trading Developer in Toronto. Over four months, you will develop quantitative models, high-frequency trading systems, and scalable solutions supporting equities market making and risk management, with independence and guidance from experienced developers, researchers, and quants.

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-related business problems.
• Implement solutions independently with support from developers, researchers, and quantitative specialists.

Team

• Join RBC Capital Markets’ Electronic Market Making group within Global Equities.
• Contribute to equities trading strategies and systems with direct operational impact.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment on a major Canadian trading floor.

Requirements

• Pursue post-secondary education in engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or another quantitative field.
• Graduate from an undergraduate program in December 2027 or spring 2028.
• Demonstrate strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, or Java.
• Know established operating systems, including Unix, Linux, or Windows.
• Bring strong analytical, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Prior finance experience is not required.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of algorithmic trading and data-driven programming.
• Experience with high-frequency trading, game engine development, audio processing, or hardware development.

Program Benefits

• Receive development support through coaching and management opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Take on challenging work with opportunities to make a lasting impact.