Equity Research Associate - Real Estate

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their Capital Markets team. This role offers the chance to engage with research professionals and institutional investors while providing fundamental analysis in the Real Estate sector. You'll develop detailed financial models, maintain critical databases, and analyze financial statements, all while thriving in a collaborative environment. With a focus on continuous learning and professional development, this position promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic and inclusive workplace. If you're passionate about equity and financial markets, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for continuous learning

Access to various job opportunities

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance required.
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented mindset necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models and maintain sector-specific databases.
• Analyze financial statements and assist in writing research notes.

Skills

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Economic Analysis

Financial Instruments

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Fund Analysis

Information Capture

Investment Reporting

Investments Analysis

Personal Initiative

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance

CPA, MBA, CFA designation or CFA exam enrollment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

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 Analysts by providing fundamental analysis of companies in the Real Estate sector.

What will you do?

1. Develop and enhance detailed company-specific and industry macro financial models.
2. Maintain and develop sector-specific databases and presentations.
3. Maintain relationships with coverage companies, investors, and others internally within Capital Markets.
4. Analyze IFRS and US GAAP financial statements as well as company-specific information and industry-specific data and key performance indicators.
5. Assist with writing research notes and sector reports.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

1. An undergraduate degree with a focus on Business or Finance.
2. A CPA, MBA, CFA designation, or CFA exam enrollment is preferred.
3. Demonstrated business writing capabilities.
4. Strong computer skills, including Excel, with an ability to quickly learn new platforms.
5. Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize data points into trends beyond the mainstream.
6. A high-energy, self-motivated persona with the ability to perform under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time.
7. A strong process orientation with the ability to learn quickly on the job.
8. Demonstrated passion for equity/financial markets.

Nice-to-have:

1. Previous experience in the sector or Research-related role is 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.

1. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
2. Opportunities to learn continuously and develop professionally.
3. Opportunities to build close relationships with coverage companies, investors, and others internally within Capital Markets.
4. 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: 2025-04-23

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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