Research Associate, Power & Utilities

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

Job summary

Join RBC as a Research Associate in the Power & Utilities sector, where you'll assist in financial modeling and research while engaging with clients. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented with a strong educational background in business or quantitative fields, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Bonuses and flexible benefits

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Understanding of the U.S. Power & Utilities sector is valuable.
• FINRA licenses (Series 7, 63, 86, 87, SIE) are required.
• Prior experience in capital markets or equity research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing detailed financial models.
• Coordinate and maintain research reports and databases.
• Provide research support to analysts.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Customer Service

Financial Engineering

Critical Thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Mathematics, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

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• 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 U.S. Power & Utilities 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 Summary

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 U.S. Power & Utilities 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:

• Prior experience in capital markets, equity research, or investment banking a plus; experience within the U.S. Power & Utilities sector a definite asset
• 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
  
  

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:

2025-06-10

Application Deadline:

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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