Research Associate, Consumer Retail - Softlines

RBC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards

Coaching & growth

Impact

Dynamic team

Challenging work

Client relationships

Job summary

RBC in New York is seeking a Research Associate to support the Consumer Retail - Softlines sector by building detailed financial models, maintaining research databases, and generating client-ready materials.

You will coordinate reports, help analysts, and respond to client inquiries while identifying process risks. Strong writing, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading floor environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
• FINRA Licensing Requirements – Series 7, 63, 86 & 87, SIE

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and detailed modeling of company specific financial models
• Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases
• Provide research support to analyst as required
• Develop an expertise in the Consumer Retail - Softlines sector
• Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector
• 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 promptly

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

PC skills

Customer service

Under pressure

Time management

Prioritization

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree or similar qualification in Business/Math/quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Assist in the development and detailed modeling of company specific financial models
• Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases
• Provide research support to analyst as required
• Develop an expertise in the Consumer Retail - Softlines sector
• Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector
• 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 promptly

Job Description

What will you do?

• Assist in the development and detailed modeling of company specific financial models
• Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases
• Provide research support to analyst as required
• Develop an expertise in the Consumer Retail - Softlines sector
• Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector
• 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 promptly

What do you need to succeed?

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
• FINRA Licensing Requirements – Series 7, 63, 86 & 87, SIE

Other Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in capital markets, equity research, or investment banking a plus; experience within the Consumer sector preferred
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Strong PC skills specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various technology publications
• Superior customer service focus and attitude for internal and external clients
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Commitment to task and an attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities
• Self starter - must be organized and able to work independently
• Good personal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment

AUTHORITIES, IMPACT, RISK

• Regular interaction with clients
• Supporting Senior Analyst

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal Clients including sales and trading
• External clients as required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work environment is based on a office/trading floor, thus little physical effort is required
• The office environment can be a high stress environment that requires quick turnaround and decision making

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 $100,000 - $160,000 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

Note

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

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

2026-10-27

Application Deadline

2026-12-11

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.