Research Associate, Power & Utilities

RBC•New York, NY

13d•$100,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the development and detailed modeling of company-specific financial models, coordinating and maintaining research reports, presentations, and databases. The position provides research support to analysts, develops expertise in the U.S. Power & Utilities sector, and supports client queries related to the sector. The role also requires proactively identifying operational risks and control deficiencies, reviewing and complying with Firm Policies, and escalating any identified issues promptly.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
FINRA Licensing Requirements – Series 7, 63, 86 & 87, SIE
Excellent writing and communications skills
Strong PC skills specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various technology publications
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 personal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience in capital markets, equity research, or investment banking
Experience within the U.S. Power & Utilities sector

Responsibilities

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 U.S. Power & Utilities sector
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