Associate, Global Investment Banking, Industrials

Royal Bank of Canada•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Investment Banking Associate to join our Industrials Group. This role involves executing transactions, participating in new business presentations and meetings, and developing client relationships. The Associate will work with Analysts and other groups to evaluate and originate new business ideas, build RBC’s presence in the Industrials sector, and identify investment banking business opportunities. The role also requires proactive identification and escalation of operational risks and control deficiencies, and compliance with Firm Policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and MBA, MA, or MS or equivalent emphasis in finance/accounting
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience, including investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or related field.
Solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling
Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting
Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels of the organization
Maintains high standards of professional and ethical conduct, demonstrates ability to represent RBC in community and industry activities
FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses

Nice To Haves

Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Detail-Oriented
Financial Engineering
Financial Statement Analysis
Investments Analysis
Personal Development
Personal Initiative
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Execute transactions, new business presentations and meetings, and other such duties
Work with Associates and Analysts in development of pitch books and related client materials
Develop client relationships, developing business opportunities, transaction execution and other such duties
Coordinate with Industry, Product and other groups to evaluate and originate new business ideas/opportunities
Build RBC’s presence in the above referenced area and/or assist with other areas as directed by the Firm
Identify and pursue investment banking business opportunities in furtherance of agreed budgets and plans
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