Senior Associate or Vice President - GIB (Power, Utilities & Infrastructure)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global investment bank, where you'll leverage your financial expertise in a collaborative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your investment banking skills while working with top-tier clients across various sectors. You'll engage in M&A transactions, financial analysis, and client interactions, all while mentoring junior team members. Experience the thrill of making impactful contributions in a fast-paced setting, and enjoy the support of a company that values your growth and development. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you!

Benefits

Leadership development programs

Flexible work hours

Collaborative team environment

Networking opportunities

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in investment banking or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of market structure and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial needs and build financial models for clients.
• Lead M&A transactions and coordinate due diligence.

Skills

Investment Banking

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Quantitative Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

University degree in Finance

CFA/CPA/P.Eng designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

RBC Capital Markets is a part of the Royal Bank of Canada, one of the largest providers of financial services in the world with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering for our clients. RBC is a top ten bank globally and ranks among the top five banks in North America by market capitalization. In addition, RBC has one of the highest credit ratings of any financial institution globally.
Our Investment Banking division is a top 10 Global Investment Bank which is well-established in the largest, most mature capital markets across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific Regions.
Our Investment Banking division provides underwriting of equity and debt capital as well as strategic M&A advisory services for leading corporations, institutions, and governments throughout North America and around the world. We have built our successful investment banking business by focusing on our clients and the industry sectors in which they operate.
Our Power, Utilities & Infrastructure group provides financial advice to a diverse range of public and private sector clients involved in building, owning and operating essential service infrastructure. With over 100 team members across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, we offer clients insightful advice, bring a competitive advantage on funding solutions, and assist in navigating complex investment decisions.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Capital Markets Global Investment Banking is seeking a Senior Associate or Vice President to join the Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team in Toronto. This position is a unique opportunity to broaden your financial skillset and gain exposure to an evolving industry. This role is intended for individuals who wish to build a long-term career in Investment Banking with a market leading franchise and global platform.

What will you do?

• Evaluate and analyze the financial needs of clients, including building new and manipulating existing financial models
• Lead M&A and financing transaction structuring and execution, including coordinating due diligence, preparing and reviewing analysis and presenting recommendations to clients and colleagues
• Assist in generating pitch ideas, conducting market and financial research and leading development of analysis and presentations
• Closely monitor regulatory and sector themes to identify potential changes to our clients’ businesses
• Secondary coverage for key power, utility, and infrastructure fund clients
• Evaluate capital structure alternatives and provide recommendations based on underlying business characteristics
• Attend and participate in in-person meetings with clients and prospective clients, site visits, and diligence and drafting sessions
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior team members on day-to-day deliverables
• Collaborate with colleagues across corporate and investment banking coverage and product groups to deliver holistic financing solutions

What do you need to succeed?

• 4-7 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, private equity, equity research, corporate development, or accounting
• University degree, preferably with a focus on Finance, Accounting or Engineering
• A desire to learn and a team-oriented mindset
• A clearly defined interest in investment banking and financial markets, and strong knowledge of market structure and themes
• Strong computer skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills
• Adept written and verbal communication, data visualization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines while maintaining careful attention to detail
• Flexibility in schedule to meet client deadlines
• Leadership skillset and desire to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, team environment
• Prior work experience in or covering the power or utility sector, understanding of key power and utility industry concepts (e.g. revenue and cost frameworks, capital structure), CFA, CPA, P.Eng or other relevant professional designations are considered an asset but not a requirement

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, think progressively, continue our growth, and deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our individual and collective potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

From this opportunity you will gain:

• Experience working in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team at the #1 Investment Bank in Canada
• Gain exposure and insight into the global capital markets
• Further development of fundamental investment banking skills such as financial modeling and analysis, transaction execution and negotiation, and in-depth industry and product knowledge
• Work directly with senior levels of Canada's largest companies
• Ability to make a difference through impactful transactions which help shape an industry
• Peers who will help you develop a network and create long-term relationships
• Senior team members who are committed to your development and will invest time in coaching and mentoring
• Leadership skills developed through coaching and mentoring junior team members
• An appreciation for the importance of giving back your community as part of the many initiatives of RBC's Celebration of Impact
• Future opportunities to work in other global offices

Job Skills

Investment Banking, Investment Operations, Investments Analysis, Long Term Planning, Order Processing, Quality Management, Recruiting, Risk Management, Trade Processing, Waterfall Model

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:

2025-05-09

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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