What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trader – Fixed Income Business Development position at RBC?
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
Do you have a passion for fixed income, and helping Financial Advisors (FAs) construct fixed income portfolios for the benefit of clients? As a member of the Fixed Income Business Development team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients’ portfolios. In this role, responsibilities include marketing fixed income securities to the wealth management FAs through electronic communication, in-person visits to branches, webinars and phone calls. This team takes an overarching view of the fixed income landscape educating the sales force on the current market environment and timely product ideas and strategies.
What will you do?
Must-have
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.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
Bond Trading, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Investment Banking, Investment Banking Analysis, Securities Laws, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Trade Client Reporting, Trade Processing
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-04-28
Application Deadline:
2026-05-05
Note: 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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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
What is the opportunity?
Do you have a passion for fixed income, and helping Financial Advisors (FAs) construct fixed income portfolios for the benefit of clients? As a member of the Fixed Income Business Development team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients’ portfolios. In this role, responsibilities include marketing fixed income securities to the wealth management FAs through electronic communication, in-person visits to branches, webinars and phone calls. This team takes an overarching view of the fixed income landscape educating the sales force on the current market environment and timely product ideas and strategies.
What will you do?
- Idea Generation: Produce taxable and tax-exempt trade ideas, bond ladders, and swap opportunities based on current market conditions and communicate them in a creative and timely fashion to the FAs. Develop and distribute marketing and educational materials for fixed income securities. Facilitate account reviews to help FAs generate ideas for the betterment of client portfolios.
- Training and Education: Visit branch offices in-person and virtually to educate FAs on fixed income products and capabilities through presentations and one-on-one meetings. Communicate opportunities for FAs to utilize our team and tools to recruit fixed income clients and assets. Initiate input and review of assets "held away" to provide the clients and FAs with a holistic view of their portfolio.
- Collaboration: Work closely with various team members, trading desks and Fixed Income Strategies to obtain market insight, develop trade ideas and cross product opportunities. Partner with trading desks and Fixed Income Strategies to deliver a cohesive message on fixed income opportunities to FAs. Team player willing to provide back-up for other team members, share knowledge with team, and jump in as the daily business needs arise including special projects.
Must-have
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 2 years of experience in financial services
- Strong ability to persuade, motivate and market product through e-mail, voice, and in-person
- Robust organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task and work independently in a dynamic client-oriented environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Experience working in fixed income, trading, sales, or strategies
- FINRA Series 7 and 52 licenses, and if necessary, 63 license, or willing to acquire licenses within 3 months
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 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
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business
- Up to 20% Travel
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:
- Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
- Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
- Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Bond Trading, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Investment Banking, Investment Banking Analysis, Securities Laws, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Trade Client Reporting, Trade Processing
Additional Job Details
Address:
250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS
City:
Minneapolis
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-04-28
Application Deadline:
2026-05-05
Note: 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.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
Salary : $50,000 - $85,000