Financial Analyst - Compensation Generalist

Royal Bank of Canada • Edina, MN

9d • $55,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Strategic Compensation Generalist will support Strategic Compensation in a primary support function, managing program inquiries and requests while providing operational continuity across compensation initiatives. Ensure efficient intake, resolution, and escalation of compensation-related communications while supporting advisory fee smoothing processes that align with RBC's productivity drivers. This involves guiding advisors and field leadership as a point of contact related to those functions.

Requirements

• Four year college degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• 2+ years of financial services or investment industry experience
• Deadline-driven and results-oriented; able to meet consistently high quality standards while handling a variety of tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with and influence many levels within an organization
• Dedicated team player, willing to assist where necessary to make the team successful

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a role that works directly with financial advisors
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain broad program knowledge across compensation initiatives to accurately address inquiries
• Intake and manage all email, call, and webex message volumes related to Strategic Compensation programs and route inquiries to appropriate specialists or resolve directly based on complexity and scope
• Provide timely, accurate responses to stakeholders, ensuring professional service delivery
• Monitor advisory fee smoothing processes; ensure accuracy, documentation, reconciliations, and timeliness of execution
• Participate in cross-training initiatives to build depth across multiple compensation functions
• Document procedures and maintain knowledge base for compensation programs
• Contribute to process optimization and identify opportunities for improvement

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• 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 build close relationships with clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level