Investment Associate

RBC Dominion Securities; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the McDowell Team at RBC Dominion Securities as an Investment Associate. You will support high-net-worth client strategies through portfolio management and day-to-day trade execution while gaining valuable mentorship and exposure to investment analysis in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunities for professional advancement (CFA, CFP)

World-class training program in financial services

Work in a collaborative and high-performing team

Qualifications

• CFA Level 1 or CSC required.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor discretionary portfolios; assist in rebalancing.
• Execute trades and ensure timely settlement.
• Analyze investment opportunities and prepare recommendations.
• Conduct ongoing macroeconomic and security-level research.

Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Investment Risk Management

Education

CFA Level 1

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

MBA

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

We are the McDowell Team at RBC Dominion Securities, a premier discretionary portfolio management group serving high-net-worth clients across Canada from our Oakville office. Led by Wayne McDowell, Senior Portfolio Manager & Investment Advisor, our collaborative team provides clients with tailored investment strategies, disciplined portfolio management, and personalized financial planning.

As part of RBC Wealth Management, the top wealth management firm in the country, we are backed by the resources and stability of Canada’s largest financial institution, while operating with the agility of a boutique advisory practice.

Focus of the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Investment Associate to support the team’s investment and portfolio management functions. This role offers direct exposure to high-net-worth client strategies, day-to-day trade execution, portfolio analysis, research, and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the portfolio management team in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and monitor discretionary portfolios; assist in rebalancing and aligning with client mandates
• Execute trades across asset classes and ensure timely and accurate settlement
• Analyze investment opportunities and prepare summaries and recommendations
• Conduct ongoing macroeconomic, sector, and security-level research
• Prepare internal reports and reconcile daily activity; process corrections when necessary
• Monitor account activity, key dates, maturities, and dividend/cash flows
• Track model positions and provide insights on buy/sell alignment
• Maintain and update client data in CRM and internal tracking tools
• Respond to client inquiries and coordinate client/account documentation
• Support the team in client meetings, planning reviews, and ongoing engagement
• Liaise with accountants on tax reporting needs and other account servicing
• Perform ad-hoc and client-specific portfolio analysis as required
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• CFA Level 1, or Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
• MBA (nice to have)
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of financial statements and valuation ratios
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work directly with a seasoned portfolio management team managing UHNW client portfolios
• Gain hands-on experience in investment analysis, trading, and client service
• Receive mentorship and guidance toward professional advancement (e.g., CFA, CFP)
• Play a meaningful role in an established and growing investment advisory practice
• Build your career within RBC Dominion Securities and RBC
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to think progressively to keep growing, and to work together to deliver trusted advice that can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and collectively work hard to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual. You will also benefit from:

• 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
• An opportunity to make a difference and have a lasting impact on the lives of others
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• The chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
  
  

Job Skills

Account Management, Customer Success, Decision Making, Financial Regulation, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationships, Investment Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

435 NORTH SERVICE RD W:OAKVILLE

City:

OAKVILLE

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-06-17

Application Deadline:

2025-07-07

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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