Associate, Investment Banking, Financial Institutions Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Stock participation where applicable

Coaching and development opportunities

Challenging work environment

Client relationship building

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada in New York seeks an Associate to play a critical role in building our platform within the US Investment Banking division. You will be heavily involved in transaction execution, new business presentations and client meetings.

The role requires three years of Investment Banking experience, strong financial/operational metrics knowledge, and Series 79 & 63 licenses, with a focus on collaboration and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and MBA, MA or MS or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting.
• Minimum of three years of Investment Banking experience.
• Prior FIG investment banking experience with strong understanding of bank valuation, financial and operational metrics, merger modeling and transaction execution.
• Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Transaction execution, new business presentations and meetings, and other such duties.
• Working with team in development of pitch books and related client materials.
• Coordinating with Industry, Product and other groups to evaluate and originate new business ideas/opportunities.
• Generate new ideas for content creation and analyses for clients'
• 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

Skills

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Customer Service

Detail-Oriented

Financial Engineering

Financial Statement Analysis

Investments Analysis

Personal Development

Personal Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

MBA

Series 79 & 63 licenses

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a Associate to play a critical role in building our platform within our US Investment Banking division. Successful candidates will be heavily involved in transaction execution, new business presentations and client meetings.

What will you do?

• Transaction execution, new business presentations and meetings, and other such duties
• Working with team in development of pitch books and related client materials
• Coordinating with Industry, Product and other groups to evaluate and originate new business ideas/opportunities
• Generate new ideas for content creation and analyses for clients'
• 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 is needed for success?

• Bachelor's degree and MBA, MA or MS or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting
• Minimum of three years of Investment Banking experience
• Prior FIG investment banking experience and a strong understanding of bank valuation, financial and operational metrics, merger modeling and transaction execution'
• Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting
• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests
• Ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong teaming skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels of organization
• Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Series 79 & 63 licensed
• Value and possess strong competency in the following behaviors: Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Integrity and Operating with Diverse and Inclusive Mindset

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 class year and 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: 2025-01-29 Application Deadline: Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

I nclusion 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 recruitment process.