Analyst/Associate, Debt Capital Markets
About The Position
As an Analyst/Associate in RBC’s Natural Resources Group, which comprises the Power, Utilities, Energy, and Metals & Mining sectors, you will support senior bankers in the origination, syndication, and execution of investment-grade debt transactions across the capital structure. The primary objective is to act as a strategic advisor to clients by providing tailored origination and financing strategies. The role supports RBC Investment Banking activities, including capital raising and capital structure advisory for debt-related products. It involves preparing market updates, pitch materials, client recommendations, pricing information, commentary, and economic updates, as well as managing transaction processes and client deliverables. The position works closely with internal teams and external professionals to produce materials and execute transactions under tight deadlines.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of previous experience in investment banking, capital markets, debt advisory, a rating agency, corporate finance, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Math, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of capital markets.
- Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across cross-functional and geographically diverse teams.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Bloomberg.
- Strong presentation and project management skills.
- Series 7, 63, 79, and SIE certifications.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in investment-grade debt and the Natural Resources sector, including trends in Power, Utilities, Energy, and Metals & Mining.
Responsibilities
- Assist with RBC Investment Banking activities, including capital raising and capital structure advisory for debt-related products.
- Generate and maintain client presentations, including market updates and pitch materials.
- Analyze fixed-income fundamentals and macroeconomic trends to develop client recommendations, and present datasets visually.
- Collaborate with Syndicate, Sales & Trading, Corporate Banking, M&A, Risk Solutions (Interest Rate and FX derivatives), and product-agnostic Investment Banking coverage teams to produce internal and client-facing materials.
- Support senior officers in executing debt transactions, including managing internal processes, approvals, and client deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Compile and synthesize investment-grade bond issuance data into client-friendly content.
- Prepare and distribute indicative pricing information, market commentary, and economic updates for clients.
- Manage ad hoc client requests and projects.
- Collaborate with external professionals, such as lawyers and accountants.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including bonuses and flexible benefits.
- Competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
- 401(k) program with company-matching contributions.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Paid time-off plan.
- Development opportunities through coaching and leadership support.
- Opportunities to gain expertise in credit analysis, corporate finance, and credit ratings fundamentals.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
