2022 Summer Analyst - Global Markets - Quantitative Strat Vacancy type: Campus
Role: Summer Analyst
Programme: Global Markets
Location: London
Intake Year: 2022
Description Royal Bank of Canada is a premier investment bank that provides a focused set of products and services to institutions, corporations, governments, and high net worth clients in over 100 countries.
We understand that the first steps in any career in finance are critical.
With that in mind, we have the right formula to provide you with the opportunities and professional development you need to turn those first steps into a rewarding career.
You'll be part of a company with a superior financial track record, credit rating, and reputation.
In fact, we maintained a high credit rating throughout the financial crisis.
Interns will gain hands-on experience within the Global Equities team and receive career-building mentorship.
We are committed to hiring the best students from diverse fields such as mathematics, engineering, physics, statistics, computer science, and machine learning, as we understand the value of growing talent from within the Summer Intern Programme and the significance that this diversity brings to our workforce.
Programme details: As a Summer Intern, you will spend time across the front office Digital Solutions & Client Insights (DSCI) business on the Equities, Rates, and FX Algorithmic desks to develop an insight into the responsibilities of a full-time Quantitative Strat Analyst.
You will gain valuable exposure to the operations of a major international investment bank, as well as hands-on experience, learning about key concepts such as portfolio risk management, market impact, market making, and alpha signals.
Learning from experience: During the course of the programme, Summer Interns are given various projects to complete which may include:
Quantitative analysis of the current client and market trends and current and bleeding-edge strategies Building and adapting quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and systematic execution systems Conducting research to optimize trading revenues, volumes, and testing of performance optimization techniques Presenting your market views and investment solutions Shadowing team members to understand how various products and roles work together to drive revenues Applying new technologies and methodologies to solve business problems more efficiently Supporting the division that keeps the firm functioning at industry-leading levels Training and Development: You will be supported and developed in numerous ways throughout the programme including:
Classroom-based training covering commercial and industry knowledge Speaker Series - regular information sessions delivered by our leading market professionals On-the-job training Buddy programme Networking and shadowing opportunities Social events with the wider 2022 Capital Markets cohort You will receive mid and end-of-summer reviews as well as constructive feedback from your business manager throughout your placement.
Great care and resources have been devoted to ensure that at the end of the programme you have a solid understanding of the elements necessary for a successful career in the Finance function.
What do we look for?
We encourage applications from students studying for a Master's or PhD level in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, engineering, financial mathematics, computational finance, financial engineering, or computer science.
Advanced programming, analytical, and data skills including extensive experience with VBA, Python, or other Object-oriented programming languages.
A strong interest in the international financial markets.
Creativity, logic, drive, and excellent communication skills with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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