Associate, Business Development

RBC; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in London seeks an Associate for Business Development to support sales teams with diverse client requests. The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a keen interest in financial services. Opportunities for training and professional growth are included. This position is full-time, requiring a 35-hour work week with some remote flexibility.

Benefits

Coaching and development opportunities

Collaborative high-performing team

Meaningful impact on communities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the financial services industry and interest in investment products.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to regional client facing teams.
• Develop key relationships within the business.
• Document query management into internal database.

Skills

Business Development

Communication

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Long Term Planning

Speak Foreign Languages

Education

Degree educated with at least a 2:1

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate, Business Development. This position provides support to the Business Development Sales teams with daily and ad hoc requests, as part of the Central Associates team.

RBC’s expectation is that from mid-September 2025, all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Develop an in-depth understanding of RBC BlueBay’s investment strategies, products and services through on-the-job training.
• Develop a robust understanding of RBC BlueBay’s client requirements and objectives.
• Provide daily support to RBC BlueBay’s regional client facing teams covering a wide range of daily and ad hoc requests through group email queries.
• Develop key relationships and contacts within the RBC BlueBay business to complete requests in a timely manner.
• Update regular quarterly and monthly business reporting, so proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint is essential.
• Document query management into internal database (Salesforce) to ensure all stakeholders are aware of progress and are contributing towards the target completion dates.
• Develop expertise through on the job training of internal team processes and controls to build a foundation for progression into the business when opportunities arise.
• Option to complete the Investment Management Certificate and beyond that either CISI Level 6 Fund Management module or CFA Level 1, with RBC BlueBay support.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Degree educated with at least a 2:1 achieved.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and interest in investment products and fund structures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills – confidence to effectively interface at all levels of the firm.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Keenness to learn and hit the ground running
• Ability to be resilient and adaptable to undertake a number of tasks and projects concurrently.
• A genuine team player
• Displays a positive and energetic attitude
• Can work well with deadlines
• Understanding of RBC BlueBay suite of products
• Expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Spanish, French Italian or German speaker

Nice-to-have

• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM programs.
• An understanding of RBC BlueBay suite of products.
• Preferred experience with Salesforce or other CRM program

What is 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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Business Development, Coaching Others, Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Strategies, Customer Value Management, Long Term Planning, Perseverance and Follow-Through, Sales Channels, Speak Foreign Languages

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-07-29

Application Deadline:

2025-08-06

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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