What will you do? This role balances operational leadership and strategic oversight across three core areas:Job Description What will you do? This role balances operational leadership and strategic oversight across three core areas:Operational Excellence (SRE)Oversee Incident/Problem/Change Management and Disaster Recovery exercises to maintain service level objectives for trading applications, with emphasis on very low latency requirementsDrive production monitoring capabilities including real-time observability, alerting, and proactive performance testing across trading systemsLead continuous improvement initiatives—analyzing incidents and implementing preventive measures to minimize trading impactEnsure systems maintain technology currency and compliance with RBC security and trading compliance standardsIdentify efficiency opportunities and streamline operating processes without compromising trading performanceSupport production readiness during software development projects with rigorous trading environment validationIntelligent OperationsGuide the SRE technology roadmap for trading applications (monitoring, alerting, performance analytics, self-healing capabilities)Evaluate and implement industry‐leading technical solutions tailored to high frequency and volume, low‐latency trading requirementsFoster cross‐functional collaboration with Trading Operations, Risk, and Compliance teams to develop integrated solutionsSupport team adoption of current technologies and methodologiesOptimize processes and tools to improve agility while maintaining trading system reliability and cost managementPeople LeadershipBuild and develop a high‐performing team with focus on growth and engagementSet clear performance goals and support career developmentAttract and retain skilled engineering and operations talent with expertise in trading systemsFoster a culture of continuous learning and excellence in a fast‐paced trading environmentWhat do you need to succeed?Must-have8+ years' experience in production operations across multiple technologies and platforms5+ years of related experience in Software Engineering (SRE, DevOps, Cloud)5+ years of people management experience leading teams of engineers and operations analystsProven ability to drive improvements in a complex, high‐pressure organizationStrong knowledge of SRE and engineering best practices; technical degree or equivalent experienceExperience supporting trading systems, financial market infrastructure, or high‐availability applications preferredNice-to-haveUnderstanding of trading workflows, market operations, or financial trading technologyExperience optimizing low‐latency systems or high‐frequency and volume environmentsFamiliarity with AI and machine learning technologies for performance predictionWhat'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, commissions,



and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilitiesAccess to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographiesJob Skills Business Oriented, Business Performance Management, Customer Service Administration, Information Technology Trends, IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Standards, IT Systems Management, Long Term Planning, Organizational Leadership, Resource ManagementAdditional Job DetailsAddress: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity: TorontoCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2026-07-24Application Deadline: 2026-08-07Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment Opportunities At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Trading Technology Operations (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto