Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Insight Global is looking for an Excel / RAD Developer to join a Trader Tools team supporting a fast-paced Capital Markets setting.

This individual will be responsible for developing, improving, supporting, and rationalizing business-critical Excel tools while also using Python and SQL to deliver practical solutions for end users.

This is a highly hands-on, business-facing role working directly with traders, middle and back-office users, and technical teams.

The successful candidate will be comfortable independently digging into existing tools, troubleshooting issues as they arise, translating non-technical user needs into solutions, and delivering quick wins alongside short-term project work.
RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS:
• Develop, enhance, maintain, and troubleshoot Excel-based applications and tools used by business users
• Assess existing Excel tools to determine where they should be improved, fixed, replaced, or retired
• Work directly with traders and other business users to understand requirements, investigate issues, and translate business needs into practical technical solutions
• Develop new tools and small enhancements using Excel, Python, and SQL to address evolving business requirements
• Respond to day-to-day production issues and independently investigate root causes through to resolution
• Balance short-term project work, new requirements, production support, and quick-turn enhancement requests in a busy environment
• Collaborate with other developers and IT teams while contributing to the broader tools team's initiatives and priorities
Skills and Requirements
• 2–5 years of hands-on Excel development experience, including building Excel-based tools or applications beyond standard end-user functionality such as formulas and pivot tables
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting Excel applications used within a business function or vertical




• Hands-on development experience with Python
• Working knowledge of SQL, including querying and working with relational data
• Experience owning day-to-day business tooling, including development, enhancements, troubleshooting, and user support
• Experience working directly with end users to gather requirements and build or improve tools based on their needs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a willingness to dig into unfamiliar applications, data, and processes
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to guide non-technical users through requirements and solutions while also collaborating effectively with technical teams
• Experience with VBA development
• Previous experience developing RAD or end-user computing solutions
• Experience supporting tools used by traders, middle-office, or back-office teams
• Exposure to Capital Markets, Financial Services, Securities Lending, or trading technology environments
• Experience modernizing, replacing, or retiring legacy Excel-based applications
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

📌 Excel / RAD Developer (Toronto)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Toronto