Equity Research Associate - Industrials

Rbc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Stock where applicable

Job summary

RBC is expanding its Australian Equity Research team and seeks a candidate based in Sydney or Melbourne with 2–3 years’ experience in equity research or related roles. You will build financial models, forecast earnings, and value companies using DCF and comps while delivering high-quality research reports and presentations to clients.

The role requires a strong interest in equity markets, excellent writing and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in equity markets and finance.
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field required.
• 2–3 years’ full-time work experience in equity research, corporate finance or related role preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with exposure to CEOs/IR personnel.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office; ability to source data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental analysis of Australian companies across Global Industrials sectors.
• Build and update company financial models in Excel.
• Analyze P&L, balance sheet and cash flow interdependencies.
• Forecast earnings and develop valuation analyses (DCF, comps).
• Prepare high-quality research reports and client-ready presentations.
• Maintain industry databases and respond to client inquiries.

Skills

Equity markets interest

Finance knowledge

Strong writing

Strong communication

Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Data gathering & summarising

Ability to travel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Math/Engineering/CS

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC is growing in Australia and is looking for a candidate to add to the Australian Equity Research team based in Sydney or Melbourne. We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate with an avid interest in financial markets. Candidates will be responsible for fundamental analysis of Australian companies operating across the Global Industrials sectors.

What will you do?

• Understand what companies under coverage do, how they do it, and the market environment in which they operate.
• To understand and be able to build and update company financial models in Microsoft Excel.
• Understand how the company’s profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow statements interrelate and be able to build and link the core items of these financial statements in Microsoft Excel.
• Be able to update historical company financials from available public data sources.
• Understand the key drivers of a company’s earnings profile and be able to forecast future earnings estimates.
• Understand how to value a company using different valuation methods e.g. DCF valuation methodology, comparable company and multiples analysis.
• Generate high quality research reports and presentations.
• Build and maintain databases of key industry data points.
• Support the Lead Analyst to promptly respond to institutional client queries.
• Identify key operational and earnings risks of companies under research coverage e.g. competitor, ESG, macro, commodity price, geopolitical etc.
• Establish key industry contacts to assist in forming a comprehensive view of the company and the operating environment.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong interest in equity markets and finance.
• Willingness to learn and analyse industry sectors and companies.
• Undergraduate degree with a focus on Business, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or similar field.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ full-time work experience, preferably in an equity research role or corporate finance role at a bank, stockbroking firm, investment fund or accounting firm.
• Excellent writing and communications skills with the ability to interact with the CEO, CFO and IR personnel of the companies under coverage.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong skills across Microsoft Office applications – primarily Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to source data and concisely summarise information from multiple sources e.g. online databases, government statistics, journals, trade publications etc.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a high paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

Nice-to-have

• CFA qualification, or
• An accounting qualification, or
• Relevant post-grad qualification.
• Work experience in industrial companies and/or sectors.
• FactSet or Bloomberg experience.

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 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 with competitive compensation, bonuses and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing team.
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across businesses and geographies as you develop over time.

RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or any other legally-protected factors.

Job Skills

Accounting, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Economic Analysis, Finance, Financial Instruments, Financial Markets, Personal Initiative, Researching

Additional Job Details

Address

25 MARTIN PLACE:SYDNEY

City

Sydney

Country

Australia

Work hours/week

38

Employment Type

Full time

Platform

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salaried

Posted Date

2026-09-28

Application Deadline

2026-11-15

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 strides to deliver through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.