Portfolio Management Assistant

Royal Bank of Canada; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in Exeter is seeking a Portfolio Management Assistant to join our Wealth Management team. You will support portfolio proposals, reviews, and client administration, and you will execute trades under guidance from Portfolio/Wealth Managers.

The role offers hands-on experience across the wealth management lifecycle in an in-office setting with limited remote work. Must-have skills include understanding portfolio management processes, strong numerical abilities, and clear

Qualifications

• Understanding of portfolio management and client advice processes.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Managers and Wealth Managers in producing portfolio proposals, reviews and client administration.
• Execute trades on instruction from a Portfolio Manager or Wealth Manager where appropriate.
• Complete all work according to procedures and standards.
• Collate and verify information and work.
• Assist in preparing for new client meetings.
• Support business development through proper application of client processes and procedures.

Skills

Portfolio management

Numerical skills

Clear communication

Job description

What is the opportunity?

We have an excellent opportunity for a Portfolio Management Assistant to join our Exeter office on a permanent basis.

In this role, you'll gain comprehensive experience across the full wealth management lifecycle. Your responsibilities will span portfolio development, client review processes, trade execution and business development.

This opportunity provides an excellent foundation to develop specialised knowledge in asset allocation, security selection and portfolio construction, while build your expertise in wealth management operations.

RBC's expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely.

What will you do?

• Support the Portfolio Managers and Wealth Managers in the production of portfolio proposals, reviews and associated client administration.
• Execute trades on instruction from a Portfolio Manager or Wealth Manager, where appropriate.
• Completes all work according to procedures and standards.
• Collates and verifies the accuracy of information and work provided.
• Assist in preparation for new client meetings.
• Supports business development through correct application of client processes and procedures.
• Assists team members as required and works effectively with colleagues.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• An understanding of portfolio management and client advice processes.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills.

Nice-to-have

• Exposure to portfolio management
• Maintains up to date knowledge of the market and regulation changes.

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.

Job Skills

Customer Service Management, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Office Tools, Product Knowledge, Product Services, Sales, Sales Activities, Sales Support, Sales Systems, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: VANTAGE POINT, WOODWATER PARK, PYNES HILL:

City: Exeter

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-10-27

Application Deadline: 2026-11-10

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

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.