2027 Capital Markets, Global Investment Banking Associate - Houston

Royal Bank of Canada•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RBC Capital Markets is a global investment bank providing products and services to corporations, institutional investors, and governments. The Global Investment Banking Associate role is based in Houston and involves transaction execution, new-business presentations and meetings, and related duties. The Associate works with Analysts to develop pitch books and other client materials and is expected to identify and escalate operational risks and control deficiencies, comply with applicable Firm policies, and maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and an MBA, MA, MS, or equivalent with an emphasis in finance or accounting, at least one year of investment banking experience, a solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling, and SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses. The good-faith expected salary is $175,000, depending on relevant factors. Additional total compensation may include a discretionary bonus and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and MBA, MA, MS, or equivalent with an emphasis in finance or accounting.
At least one year of investment banking experience.
Solid understanding of capital markets and spreadsheet modeling.
Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
High motivation and demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
Ability to take initiative and work independently, balanced with strong teaming skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
High standards of professional and ethical conduct.
SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licensed.
Competency in collaboration, relationship building, communication, integrity, and operating with a diverse and inclusive mindset.

Responsibilities

Execute transactions, prepare new-business presentations, attend meetings, and perform related duties.
Work with Analysts to develop pitch books and related client materials.
Proactively identify operational risks and control deficiencies.
Review and comply with Firm policies applicable to business activities.
Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies, and identified risks to the line manager and relevant risk and control functions in a timely manner.