Vice President - GIB (Power, Utilities & Infrastructure)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Toronto is seeking a Vice President for the Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure team. The role includes evaluating client financial needs, leading transactions, and mentoring team members. Applicants should have 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. This unique opportunity offers growth in a collaborative environment with exposure to senior levels of Canada's largest companies.

Benefits

Dynamic, collaborative work environment

Exposure to global capital markets

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leveraged finance, private equity, equity research, or corporate development.
• Desire to learn and team-oriented mindset.
• Strong knowledge of investment banking and financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze financial needs of clients.
• Lead M&A and financing transaction structuring.
• Train and supervise analysts and associates.

Skills

5-7 years of experience in investment banking

Strong computer skills

Quantitative and analytical skills

Adept written and verbal communication skills

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Capital Markets Global Investment Banking is seeking a 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 analysts and associates 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?

• 5-7 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.

• 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.

Application Process

Submit your cover letter and resume in one PDF document under the “resume” section of the online portal before the application deadline. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and potential candidates may be contacted prior to the submission deadline. Kindly address your application to the “Hiring Manager”.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients, and communities. We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruiting process.