Posted 5 days ago
Lead Financial Engineer, Software
@ Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Royal Bank of Canada is hiring a Lead Financial Engineer in Toronto to bridge its investment strategy business units and software engineering teams. The role translates financial models into mathematical specifications and algorithms for the investment proposal platform, within an Agile framework. The posting states a full-time salaried role of 37.5 hours per week, with a total rewards program and bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Define and document quantitative algorithms with business stakeholders
- Convert financial models into mathematical specifications for developers
- Own mathematical integrity of portfolio optimization and Monte Carlo models
- Serve as quantitative SME within Scrum teams
- Prototype and validate models in Python or R
Requirements summary:
- 7+ years in quantitative finance or asset management
- Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline
- Deep knowledge of modern portfolio theory and stochastic processes
- Proficiency in Python, R or MATLAB, plus SQL and Git
- Experience in Agile/Scrum development
- Ability to communicate complex math to varied audiences
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Royal Bank of Canada
Stock listing: TSX:RY · NYSE:RY · Source checked: 2026-11-02
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Full company description
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact. http://rbc.com/legalstuff. La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social. https://www.rbc.com/conditions-dutilisation/
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- Reported office locations
- 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J5, CA
- 1 Place Ville-Marie, Montreal, QC H3B 1Z3, CA
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- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Commercial Lending
- Finance
- Banking
- Payments
- Asset Management
- Insurance
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- Financial Services
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- Other recorded names
- Royal Bank of Canada
- RBC
- Specialties
- finance
- banking
- investing
- insurance
- financial planning
- wealth management
- and capital markets
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- Reported total investment
- 22,251,000
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Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | financebankinginvestinginsurancefinancial planningwealth managementand capital markets |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,073 |
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Job Description
What is the Opportunity?
We are seeking a Lead Financial Engineer to bridge the gap between our investment strategy business units and our software engineering teams. In this role, you will translate complex financial models into precise mathematical specifications and algorithms for our investment management proposal system. You will sit within the Investment Product Team, working daily inside an Agile development framework to build tools for portfolio optimization, risk assessment, and client wealth forecasting.
What will you do?
Algorithm Definition: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define, refine, and document quantitative algorithms for the investment proposal platform.
Mathematical Translation: Convert high-level financial models and concepts into rigorous mathematical formulas and technical specifications for software developers.
Core Model Support: Own the mathematical integrity of core system features, including portfolio optimization, Monte Carlo simulations, financial health scoring, and probability-based goal assessment models.
Agile Collaboration: Serve as the quantitative Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Scrum teams, participating in story writing, sprint planning, refinement, and code/math reviews.
Validation & Testing: Design and execute prototype models in Python or R to validate algorithmic accuracy before full-scale software production.
Product Strategy: Assist the Product Owner in prioritizing the quantitative roadmap based on business value and technical feasibility.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have:
Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in quantitative finance, financial engineering, or asset management role.
Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a highly quantitative field.
Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of modern portfolio theory (MPT), multi-period asset allocation, stochastic processes, and statistical simulation techniques.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for prototyping and data analysis. Familiarity with SQL and version control (Git).
Software Delivery: Proven experience working alongside software engineers and translating financial math into clear, implementable developer specifications.
Methodology: Experience working within an Agile/Scrum development lifecycle.
Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate highly complex mathematical concepts to both non-technical business partners and software engineers.
Nice to have:
Experience building software components specifically for wealth management, robo-advisory, or retail investment proposal platforms.
Basic understanding of object-oriented programming (e.g., C#, Java, or C++) to help audit production code implementations.
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 succeed 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 applicable
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
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities.
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Job Skills
Accounting, Decision Making, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting and Analysis, Results-OrientedAdditional Job Details
Address:
180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOCity:
TorontoCountry:
CanadaWork hours/week:
37.5Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
Job Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-08-28Application Deadline:
2026-11-23Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our 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.
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