Fixed Income & Equities Settlement Developer/SME

RBC Capital Markets
RBC Capital Markets

Software Engineering

London, UK

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Capital Markets is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and senior developer to join our Operations Technology team, specializing in Fixed Income, Equities and Financing settlement operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to provide technical authority and support for Broadridge’s Gloss platform and its integration across our trading, operations, risk, and finance ecosystems. You will work at the intersection of capital markets technology and business operations, providing expert guidance that directly impacts settlement efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic innovation across RBC's global capital markets activities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a settlement operations specialist who thrives on solving complex integration challenges and wants to shape the future of post-trade processing through emerging technologies, including agentic AI solutions, whilst supporting ambitious global business growth plans in an evolving regulatory environment

What will you do?

  • Serve as a SME for the Gloss platform, providing expert guidance on architecture, functionality, and integration with RBC's capital markets technology ecosystem.
  • Design and build technical solutions that seamlessly integrate settlement operations with upstream trading systems, middle-office risk platforms, and downstream finance and accounting infrastructure.
  • Advise cross-functional teams including operations and finance on settlement capabilities, P&L, accounting and optimization opportunities.
  • Analyze and resolve complex settlement issues that require deep technical and operational expertise across multiple interconnected systems.
  • Drive innovation by leveraging emerging technologies, particularly agentic AI solutions, to optimize settlement workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and develop intelligent automation for post-trade processes.
  • Ensure all Gloss platform integrations meet regulatory requirements and operational risk standards across Fixed Income and Equities asset classes.
  • Collaborate with development teams to implement strategic enhancements that improve settlement capabilities and support business growth.
  • Lead technical assessments of system changes to evaluate impact on settlement workflows across trading, operations, risk, and finance functions.
  • Maintain technical currency in light of evolving cyber risks.
  • Stay atop of industry changes impacting area and provide advice to business partners through project initiation e.g. (T+1 initiatives, US Treasury clearing, CHESS Replacement, MiniCrest )

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • Deep settlement operations expertise: Proven experience in Fixed Income, Equities and Repo settlement, including comprehensive understanding of trade lifecycle, settlement workflows, confirmations, matching, settlement instructions, and reconciliations.
  • Gloss platform specialist: Demonstrated expertise with the Gloss platform (or similar settlement systems) including architecture, configuration, and integration patterns.
  • Cross-functional integration knowledge: Strong understanding of how settlement systems integrate with trading platforms, risk management systems, and finance/accounting infrastructure across the full trade lifecycle. Strong understanding of P&L and accounting including trade matching and amortisation methodologies.
  • Technical proficiency: Strong Java skills, experience with capital markets technology stacks, and knowledge of databases (Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Postgres).
  • Strong experience with software development best practices, including source code management, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and Nexus.
  • Knowledge of messaging platforms (MQ, JMS, Solace) and SWIFT messaging standards used in post-trade processing.
  • Capital Markets Operations background: Previous experience in Financial Services or Capital Markets, preferably within post-trade operations or clearing and settlement.
  • Regulatory awareness: Understanding of regulatory requirements impacting settlement operations, such as CSDR penalties, T+1 settlement cycles, and reporting obligations.
  • Stakeholder management: Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to advise and collaborate with stakeholders across trading, operations, risk, and finance functions.

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptability and innovation mindset: Demonstrated ability to embrace emerging technologies and adapt to changing market requirements. Experience exploring or implementing agentic AI solutions, Gen AI tools, or intelligent automation in operational or technical contexts.
  • Familiarity with cross-European settlement infrastructure and market practices.
  • Professional certifications in capital markets operations or technology.
  • Degree in numerate subject, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.

What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
  • Cutting-edge technology environment where you'll work with best-in-class settlement platforms and emerging AI technologies.
  • Opportunity to innovate with agentic AI and Gen AI solutions to transform post-trade operations.
  • Hybrid working flexibility: 4 days in office with one day remote working per week.
  • Strategic impact: Your expertise will directly influence settlement operations across global Fixed Income and Equities trading activities.
  • Cross-functional exposure: Work closely with trading desks, operations teams, risk management, and finance across London, APAC, and Toronto.
  • Continuous learning: Stay at the forefront of settlement market practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies.
  • A world-class training program in financial services and capital markets technology.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Application Development, Application Integrations, Application Maintenance, Applications Architecture, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Group Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), System Applications

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-06

Application Deadline:

2026-07-27

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

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