Alternative Investment Strategist

RBC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RBC is seeking an Alternatives Investment Strategist for RBC US Wealth Management to support the Portfolio Advisory Group. You will develop, coordinate, and execute our alternatives agenda, empowering financial advisors with market views and portfolio positioning across alternative assets.

You will collaborate with multiple teams, publish market insights, and help UHNW clients optimize their portfolios. The role requires deep experience in asset allocation, risk analytics, and communication with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics is required.
• 10+ years’ financial industry experience and 5+ years as an investment strategist.
• Series 7 & 66 licenses or ability to obtain within 180 days.
• Experience working with financial advisors and knowledge of complex investments.
• Strong wealth management and investment products expertise.

Responsibilities

• Draft internal and external publications about the alternatives market.
• Organize and participate in webcasts on alternatives topics and market outlook.
• Collaborate with Marketing to support campaigns and website content.
• Format market views with the U.S. Investment Committee and Global Portfolio Advisory Committee.
• Review client portfolios for UHNW clients with focus on alternatives.
• Develop and implement a proactive relationship management model.
• Stay current on emerging trends to inform investment recommendations.
• Create an actionable investment framework for alternative assets.
• Communicate cross-asset views and economic perspectives to clients via presentations and publications.
• Relate market developments to portfolio positioning for clients.

Skills

Alternative Investments

Investment Management

Capital Markets

Manager Research

Professional Presentation

Communication

Collaboration

Economic Analysis

Effective Written Communication

Taking Ownership

Teamwork

Building Trust

Client Service

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics

Series 7 & 66 licenses

CFA®, CAIA®, or CFP® designation or working to obtain

Job description

What is the opportunity?

As an Alternatives Investment Strategist for RBC US Wealth Management you will work alongside the Multi-Asset Portfolio Strategist, Wealth Strategists, Alternatives Consultants and other internal teams on developing, coordinating, and executing our alternatives ambitions. The role is part of the Portfolio Advisory Group (PAG). PAG’s mandate is to enable RBC-WM financial advisors to consistently deliver investment advice and solutions to their clients with the highest level of competence and confidence and your role will empower financial advisors with thoughts on the asset class and portfolio positioning.

What will you do?

• Responsible for internal and external publications about the alternatives market
• Organize and participate in webcasts focusing on alternatives topics and market outlook
• Collaborate with Marketing to support alternatives campaigns and enhance website content
• Collaborate with the U.S. Investment Committee and Global Portfolio Advisory Committee members to formulate market views across various alternative asset classes
• Assist UHNW advisors or other internal partners in review of client portfolios and allocations with specific focus on alternatives
• Create and implement a proactive service model for managing relationships
• Stay current on emerging trends in the alternatives market to make informed investment recommendations
• Create an actionable investment framework within the alternatives market to help advisors and clients understand risks and opportunities
• Communicate market (our cross-asset investment views) and economic perspectives to clients, via client presentations, publications or product-oriented marketing programs
• Relate key market developments to the positioning within managed portfolios to clients, specifically within alternative asset classes
• Research model portfolio development that includes alternative investments

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or Economics
• 10+ years’ financial industry experience
• 5+ years’ experience as an investment strategist or similar role
• Series 7 & 66 licensed or ability to obtain in 180 days
• Previous experience working with financial advisors
• Knowledge of complex investment structures and esoteric investments
• Exhibits wealth management and investment products expertise
• Able to listen to client’s needs and make decisions/take actions that help clients achieve their long-term goals
• Effective problem identification, analytical and resolution skills
• Ability to distill complex or detailed financial information into key points and a recommendation
• Knowledge of investment management disciplines such as asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk return analytics, performance measurement and reporting
• Strong ability to interact with all levels of staff. Must be able to maintain relationships that will relate to the overall success of the established firm goals

Nice-to-have

• CFA®, CAIA®, or CFP® designation or working to obtain
• 2+ years HNW client experience
• Portfolio management experience
• Experience in investment performance and risk analysis, particularly as it relates to multi-asset portfolio management
• Experience recommending and researching private investment opportunities and how they fit into a well-diversified high-net worth portfolio

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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• 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 build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $120,000-$200,000, (New York, San Francisco), $99,000-$176,000, (Chicago, Los Angeles), $90,000-$160,000, (Denver, Minneapolis) depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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

Active Learning, Adaptability, Alternative Investments, Building Trust, Capital Markets, Client Service, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Economic Analysis, Effective Written Communication, Fund Analysis, Investment Management, Manager Research, Professional Presentation, Taking Ownership, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: 250 NICOLLET MALL:MINNEAPOLIS

City: Minneapolis

Country: United States of America

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-06-11

Application Deadline:

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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.