Investment Product Due Diligence Analyst

RBC Capital Markets, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets, LLC seeks an experienced analyst to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of investment products across mutual funds, ETFs, and other platform offerings. You will evaluate product structure, management approach, and performance to influence RBC advisor recommendations.

You will collaborate with internal teams, communicate findings to advisors and partners, and help manage regulatory and operational risk while supporting platform competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in related field and a minimum of 2+ years of investment research or investment analysis experience.
• Broad knowledge of financial markets, investment industry, and mutual fund, ETF, and CEF products.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory rules and firm requirements related to complex products and platform suitability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing qualitative and quantitative analysis on investment products, including firm structure, portfolio management, investment approach, and performance.
• Gather and analyze research data from multiple sources to identify competitive landscape trends and ensure product offerings align with market and client needs.
• Recommend products for inclusion on or removal from RBC platforms, communicating the rationale both verbally and in writing to advisors, internal partners, and external parties.
• Represent the product team in meetings with asset managers, advisors, and internal stakeholders; attend industry conferences as appropriate.
• Maintain and leverage proprietary and external tools and systems to support efficient and regular platform review.
• Collaborate with internal research teams, product management, and technology partners to support platform competitiveness and advisor satisfaction.
• Execute strategic and ad-hoc projects to meet regulatory oversight responsibilities and business objectives.

Skills

Critical Thinking

FP&A

Financial Markets

Mutual Funds

ETFs

Regulatory Knowledge

Investment Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RBC Capital Markets, LLC seeks an experienced analyst to conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of investment products across mutual funds, ETFs, and other platform offerings. You will evaluate product structure, management approach, and performance to influence RBC advisor recommendations.

You will collaborate with internal teams, communicate findings to advisors and partners, and help manage regulatory and operational risk while supporting platform competitiveness.