Research Associate

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm located in Vancouver is hiring an Investment Associate - Research Analyst to support their Private Investment Management Team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong analytical and research skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers competitive salary and benefits within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze financial information to assist investment decisions.
• Analyze alternative information to produce forecasts.
• Collect financial data impacting security prices.
• Monitor economic, industrial, and corporate developments.
• Keep models updated regularly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Knowledge of research platforms

Tools

SQL

Python

R

VBA

C#

C++

Job description

Job Description

RBC Dominion Securities is a relationship-focused investment and wealth management firm that consistently ranks #1 in Canada. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture that enables success at every level and equips us to help our clients achieve their financial goals.

What is the opportunity?

The RBC Dominion Securities Vancouver Main branch located downtown is seeking an Investment Associate - Research Analyst to join a successful Private Investment Management Team. You will conduct thorough research and modelling on various investment opportunities for the team.

**Candidates must submit a stock pitch in their application**

What will you do?

• Researches and analyzes financial information to be used in making investment decisions
• Analyzes financial and alternative information to produce forecasts of a specific company or industry
• Collects and assembles financial data that affect security prices
• Monitors fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments
• Keeping models up to date on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Assist with quarterly updates and client letters

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Exceptional analytical and research skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with various research platforms
• Ability to work independently

Nice-to-have

• You are technically savvy. Strong knowledge of SQL, Python, R, VBA, C#, C++ or other programming languages
• Fluency in foreign languages
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability

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 which includes competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable incentive payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals; market conditions; and business needs.

The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000 – 150,000.

This position may be eligible to receive a discretionary/variable incentive payment up to 1.0x base salary.

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

Job Skills

Customer Service, Data Entry, Data Gathering Analysis, Desktop Tools, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationships, Knowledge Organization, Teamwork, Time Management, Word Processing Software

Additional Job Details

Address: VANCOUVER MAIN BRANCH (B), 1055 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER

City: Vancouver

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-11-14

Application Deadline: 2025-12-05

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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