Associate, Global Investment Banking, Industrials

Royal Bank of Canada; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in New York seeks an Investment Banking Associate to join the Industrials Group. You will execute transactions, develop pitch books, and build client relationships while coordinating with industry and product teams to originate opportunities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and an MBA/MA/MS in finance or accounting, plus 3 years in investment banking or related fields, with strong quantitative and qualitative skills. FINRA Series 79/63 licenses are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and advanced degree in finance or accounting.
• Minimum 3 years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Solid understanding of capital markets and modeling.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to build relationships.
• Demonstrates professional ethics and ability to represent RBC.

Responsibilities

• Execute transactions, prepare presentations and meetings.
• Develop pitch books and client materials with Associates/Analysts.
• Cultivate client relationships and originate new business.
• Coordinate with Industry, Product and other groups on ideas.
• Enhance RBC presence in the Industrials Group and related areas.
• Identify opportunities aligned with budgets and plans.
• Identify and escalate operational risks and control deficiencies.
• Review Firm Policies and comply with regulations.

Skills

Capital markets

Spreadsheet modeling

Financial analysis

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional ethics

Regulatory knowledge

Risk awareness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/MA/MS in finance or accounting

FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses

Job description

What is the opportunity?

We are looking for an Investment Banking Associate to join our Industrials Group.

What will you do?

• Execute transactions, new business presentations and meetings, and other such duties
• Work with Associates and Analysts in development of pitch books and related client materials
• Develop client relationships, developing business opportunities, transaction execution and other such duties
• Coordinate with Industry, Product and other groups to evaluate and originate new business ideas/opportunities
• Build RBC's presence in the above referenced area and/or assist with other areas as directed by the Firm
• Identify and pursue investment banking business opportunities in furtherance of agreed budgets and plans
• Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions on a timely basis

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree and MBA, MA, or MS or equivalent emphasis in finance/accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, including investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or related field.
• Solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling
• Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels of the organization
• Maintains high standards of professional and ethical conduct, demonstrates ability to represent RBC in community and industry activities
• FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses

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 including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• 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 building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $175,000-$225,000, depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

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

• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Detail-Oriented
• Financial Engineering
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Investments Analysis
• Personal Development
• Personal Initiative
• Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK City: New York Country: United States of America

Work hours/week: 40

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2026-07-29

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.