Operations Specialist II

Job Opportunity

You will serve as a dedicated point of contact/liaison between money managers, registered advisors, branches, trading, settlements and other operation departments. You will provide assistance with taking live orders over the phone, action trade reject notifications that are received from the market centers and immediately notify the field. You will assist with errors, problem executions, work with settlements to resolve trade issues/breaks and be available for all system down times. You will have the chance to mediate conflict situations in a manner to ensure the best solution for the parties involved. Position contains increased elements of risk which are managed through operational reviews, system checks, and adherence to procedures.

What Do You Need To Succeed?

• Perform complex tasks within an area or department and provide work support when department personnel are not available.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of equity and option traders, correspondents, money managers, and RBC Personnel by asking and answering questions in an accurate, professional, and timely manner.
• Assist with monitoring work volumes, daily reports and inventories. Work with associates to resolve issues in a timely manner and notify supervisors of critical items or trends.
• Perform periodic evaluations of processes of all desks for possible improvements in efficiency, risk management and/or use of technology. Discuss ideas for improvements with the supervisor and implement agreed upon changes. You would be responsible for processing assigned tasks in the absence of staff in an accurate, timely manner with minimal assistance.
• Assist during heavy volume periods or in the partial daily absence of staff to complete departmental processing in an accurate and timely manner to minimize overtime.
• Provide on-the-job training and work direction to staff members.
• Provide recommendations or enhancements for department procedures or processes.
• Verify, input and/or maintain information/data into computer files, databases or systems or in record retention systems. Work may include statistical reports to department management.

Must-Have

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of operations experience or equivalent industry related experience.
• Strong decision-making ability. Must be willing to strive to find solutions to client problems and issues. Record of providing outstanding customer service in a faster-paced environment. Position may involve a high degree of stress and pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced and deadline driven environment. Effective problem identification, analytical and resolution skills. Ability to gather and analyze relevant information clearly and effectively. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Series 7 and 63 or 66 licenses or ability to maintain in 120 days

Nice-to-Have

• College degree.
• Knowledge/Experience in Equity, Options, Preferreds, Settlements
• Strong understanding of RBC's back office systems (i.e. Broadridge, Fiserv APL, FIX connectivity).
• Prior experience working on a trading desk or trade operations.

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.

• Challenging work
• A strong and diverse team
• Opportunity to build client relationships
• Variety of assignments
• Work life balance

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $55,000 - $95,000 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

Active Learning, Adaptability, Business Appraisals, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried