Associate, Global Investment Banking, M&A

Job Description – GIB New York M&A Associate

What will you do?

• 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
• Build financial models, perform valuation analysis, and prepare supporting quantitative deal materials
• Create pitch books and presentations 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

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree and MBA, MA or MS or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting
• Minimum of one year of Investment Banking experience and previous experience in the M&A space is highly desired
• 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

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• 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 building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $175,000-$225,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORKNew YorkUnited States of America40Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-06-01

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.