Futures Execution Specialist

Develop, grow, and maintain futures execution relationships over the European and Asia-Pacific time zone and markets for RBC Capital Markets. Provide expert level electronic trading support for clients and RBC internal traders over the European and Asia-Pacific time zone and markets for RBC Capital Markets.

What will you do?

Execution

• Manage client order flow and communication during European and Asia-Pacific market hours.
• WORK HOURS: 12:00AM - 8:00AM. 3RD SHIFT (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)
• Execute futures orders on behalf of RBC’s clients efficiently and accurately.
• Develop and maintain futures execution relationships for RBC Capital Markets from external and internal referrals.
• Provide clients with color and commentary utilizing your expertise of listed futures products.
• Coordinate seamless around the clock coverage with 24 Hour Desk over U.S. and international holidays

Electronic Trading Support

• Manage and provide daily front line electronic trading support to traders and clients.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and internal IT, compliance and operations as it relates to electronic trading.
• Integration with Middle-Office and Back-Office from electronic futures execution
• Remain up to date on developments in the futures business including technology, competitiveness, best practices, and regulations

General

• Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions promptly.

What do you need to succeed?

• In depth knowledge of futures electronic trading applications and architecture.
• In depth knowledge of CFTC, SEC and exchange rules and regulations for trade execution including audit trail, order entry rules and sales supervision rules and regulations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in futures sales or trading capacity on an execution desk covering global listed futures products.
• Attention to detail, team oriented approach, and proficiency in risk mitigation.
• Highly motivated and energetic self-starter that will need to take initiative as we build infrastructure to support the futures business
• Proficient in entering block trades in accordance with current regulation and time sensitivity
• Ability to obtain Series 3 registration within 2 months of start date.
• BA, MA or MS or equivalent.

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact 
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team 

 

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

111 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 3200:CHICAGOChicagoUnited States of America40Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2025-11-162026-02-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.