Associate, Global Investment Banking, M&A

Royal Bank of Canada•New York, NY

4d•$175,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate in the Investment Banking US M&A team, you will work closely with the M&A Team and Industry Banking Teams to support M&A deal execution and other business opportunities. You will build financial models, perform valuation analysis, and prepare supporting quantitative deal materials. You will also create pitch books and presentation materials for client meetings, collaborate closely with Analysts and senior deal team members throughout the transaction execution process, and work with Industry specialists to identify and evaluate new M&A opportunities. Additionally, you will proactively identify operational risks/control deficiencies in the business, review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities, and escalate risk events, control deficiencies, and compliance concerns to your manager and relevant risk/control functions on a timely basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and MBA, MA or MS or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting
Minimum of one year of Investment Banking experience
Solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling
Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting
Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests
Ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong teaming skills
Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels of organization
Must maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
Series 79 & 63 licensed
Value and possess strong competency in the following behaviors: Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Integrity and Operating with Diverse and Inclusive Mindset

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the M&A space is highly desired

Responsibilities

Support M&A deal execution and other business opportunities
Build financial models, perform valuation analysis, and prepare supporting quantitative deal materials
Create pitch books and presentation materials for client meetings
Collaborate closely with Analysts and senior deal team members throughout the transaction execution process
Work with Industry specialists to identify and evaluate new M&A opportunities
Proactively identify operational risks/control deficiencies in the business
Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
Escalate risk events, control deficiencies, and compliance concerns to your manager and relevant risk/control functions on a timely basis