Research Associate, Fintech, Payments & Processing

Royal Bank of Canada•New York, NY

2d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for fundamental analysis of companies in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector. This role involves assisting in the development and detailed modeling of company-specific financial models, coordinating, generating, and maintaining research reports, presentations, and databases. The associate will provide research support to analysts, develop expertise in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector and its stocks under coverage, and support and answer client queries related to the sector. Additionally, the role requires proactively identifying operational risks and control deficiencies, reviewing and complying with Firm Policies, and escalating operational risk loss events, control deficiencies, and risks promptly to management and relevant control functions. Key relationships include internal clients such as sales and trading, and external clients as required.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields.
Licensing Requirements – Series 7, 63, 86 & 87, SIE.
1-2 years experience in capital markets preferred.
Excellent writing and communications skills.
Strong PC skills specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various market data tools.
Superior customer service focus and attitude for internal and external clients.
Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time.
Commitment to task and an attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities.
Self starter - must be organized and able to work independently.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

experience in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector a definite asset but not specifically necessary.

Responsibilities

Fundamental analysis of companies in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector.
Assist in the development and detailed modeling of company specific financial models.
Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases.
Provide research support to analyst as required.
Develop an expertise in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector and the stocks under coverage.
Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector.
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 promptly.