Equity Research Associate - Industrials

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC seeks a dedicated professional to support the Industrials Research Analyst, offering the opportunity to engage with finance and investment professionals. Candidates should have robust analytical skills, a background in Business/Finance, and a passion for capital markets. This role offers a comprehensive rewards program and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunities for continuous learning

Access to a variety of job opportunities

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree focused on Business/Finance.
• CFA exam enrollment or relevant financial designations preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Industrials Research Analyst in fundamental analyses.
• Maintain relationships with investors and coverage companies.
• Maintain and enhance financial models and sector databases.

Skills

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Economic Analysis

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Fund Analysis

Investment Reporting

Education

Undergraduate degree with a focus on Business/Finance

CA/CMA, MBA, CFA designation or CFA exam enrollment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in joining a diverse and collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to learn continuously and develop professionally? Are you excited by the opportunity to develop relationships with research professionals, institutional investors and other capital markets individuals in Canada and abroad? Are you looking for a competitive total rewards program? Your primary focus will be to support the Analyst by providing fundamental analysis of companies in the Industrials sector.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in joining a diverse and collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to learn continuously and develop professionally? Are you excited by the opportunity to develop relationships with research professionals, institutional investors and other capital markets individuals in Canada and abroad? Are you looking for a competitive total rewards program? Your primary focus will be to support the Analyst by providing fundamental analysis of companies in the Industrials sector.

What will you do?

• Support the Industrials Research Analyst
• Fundamental analysis of Canadian and US Industrials companies
• Develop and enhance detailed company specific and industry macro financial models
• Maintain and develop sector specific databases and presentations
• Maintain relationships with coverage companies, investors and others internally within Capital Markets
• Analyze financial statements, company specific information and industry specific data
• Assist with writing research notes and sector reports

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• An undergraduate degree with a focus on Business/Finance
• A CA/CMA, MBA, CFA designation or CFA exam enrollment is preferred
• Efficient writing capabilities
• Strong computer skills (Excel) with ability to quickly learn new platforms
• Detail oriented with solid analytical skills and ability to synthesize data points into trends beyond the mainstream
• Energetic, self-motivated and an ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Demonstrated passion for equity/financial markets

Nice-to-have:

• Previous experience in the Industrials sector or Research related role an asset

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 including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Opportunities to learn continuously and develop professionally

• Opportunities to build close relationships with coverage companies, investors and others internally within Capital Markets

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

Communication, Detail-Oriented, Economic Analysis, Financial Instruments, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Fund Analysis, Information Capture, Investment Reporting, Investments Analysis, Personal Initiative

Additional Job Details

Address:

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City:

TORONTO

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-08

Application Deadline:

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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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