Equity Finance Engineering Manager

Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity? We are seeking a highly technical hands-on Engineering Development Manager for Equity Finance to lead the design, development, and delivery of next generation equity swaps, synthetic prime application. The successful candidate will be deeply hands-on, capable of architecting and writing production-grade code for highly complexity software development activities, leading the design, implementation, and optimization of application services and platforms, while driving strategic initiatives. The role requires someone who leads from the front technically, not purely through delegation.What will you do? Architect and implement low-latency, high-performance for highly complexity software development activities, leading the design, implementation, and optimization of application services and platforms.Build position management, trade life cycle management for Delta One products (equity swaps, futures, forwards, ETFs, synthetic financing)Own the full software development lifecycle: system design, implementation, code review, testing, performance profiling, and production releaseInterface with other technical teams within Equity Finance, middle office, and back office to integrate with applications.Establish and enforce engineering standards: code review culture, unit/integration testing frameworks CI/CD pipelines, and documentation practicesDefine the technical architecture of the analytics platform, including service boundaries, data contracts, and API designLead migration of legacy components to modern, maintainable architectures without disrupting production operationsCollaborate with infrastructure and platform engineering teams on compute, grid, and real-time data infrastructurePartner with trading desks, structuring, and risk management to translate business requirements into well-scoped engineering deliverablesWork closely with quant research to productionise models; act as the bridge between research-quality prototypes and robust, testable production codeParticipate in hiring: define technical bars, conduct structured interviews, calibrate across the teamRepresent the analytics development function in cross-functional forums, steering committees, and senior stakeholder discussions What do you need to succeed?8+years of experience in one of the areas of equity finance, synthetic prime brokerage, delta one.10+ years of expert-level java, spring boot, distributed cache (Redis) building large scale trading applications.Deep understanding of Prime brokerage and Delta One products: equity swaps, futures, forwards, TRS, ETF mechanics, stock lending / securities financeDemonstrated ability to write, review, and take full ownership of production code — this is not a role for someone who only directs others to write codeStrong foundation in numerical methods, linear algebra, and financial mathematicsJava, Radis, Solace, Kafka, databases, distributed processing.Nice to have:Experience with equity swaps trading application build out or integration with a equity swaps vendor platform such as Swap One, Nuvo Prime or internal build.What’s in it for you?Meaningful technical ownership at a senior level — this is an engineering-led role, not a management-only seatDirect exposure to the trading desk and commercial P&L, with the ability to see the impact of your work in real timeCompetitive base, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentive participation commensurate with Director-level scopeThe Expected Salary Range For This Particular Position Is $210,000 - $275,000 Depending On Your Experience, Skills, And Registration Status, Market Conditions And Business Needs.You Have The Potential To Earn More Through Rbc's Discretionary Variable Compensation Program Which Gives You An Opportunity To Increase Your Total Compensation, Provided The Business Meets Its Performance Targets And You Meet Your Individual Goals.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 CultureEnables Collective Achievement Of Our Strategic GoalsGenerates Sustainable Shareholder Returns And Above Market Shareholder Value#LI-POSTJob SkillsApplication Development, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Commercial Acumen, Enterprise Application Delivery, Information Technology Management, Information Technology Trends, Programming Languages, System ApplicationsAdditional Job DetailsAddress:GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITYCity:Jersey CityCountry:United States of AmericaWork hours/week:40Employment Type:Full timePlatform:CAPITAL MARKETSJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2026-09-21Application Deadline:2026-10-30Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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 CommunityStay 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.Job SummaryJob number: R-0000185110Date posted : 2026-09-21Profession: Technology | Analytics | ResearchEmployment type: Full time