Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
The RBC PH&N IC Investments team is responsible for providing guidance and advice on portfolio construction, asset allocation and product fulfillment to the more than 120 Investment Counsellors in Canada. The Research Analyst will support the Investments team with a wide-array of strategic initiatives that will support and enable the growth of our business while maintaining a consistent institutional investment framework to our high-net-worth clients. As part of our dynamic team, you will also be responsible for market/economic research, responding to Counsellor queries and contribution to thought leadership. For more information, please visit: https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-ca/phn
The ideal candidate would have at least two years of investment-related experience, a strong desire to further their knowledge of the financial markets and portfolio management, strong communication skills, an ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
What will you do?
Support the Chief Investment Strategist and members of the Investments team with preparation of various analyses, presentations, and commentaries
Create macroeconomic and market oriented chartbook that can be updated on a regular basis
Conduct adhoc economic/market analysis, and build charts/tables/graphs accordingly
Help coordinate and regularly contribute to written publications that are both client friendly and internal only on a recurring basis
Develop knowledge of RBC PH&N's investment platform and strategies, and understand how ICs may position these with clients
Management and reimagination of our intranet site - a critical distribution channel and hub for our ICs to find valuable updates and information
Work with the communications team to enhance the Investments' team distribution channels, and amplify our messaging to the field
Summarizing major calls from GAM and other fund managers on our shelf in note form, and disseminating to the field on a timely basis
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree with a focus on a relevant field of study (e.g. Commerce, Finance, Economics, etc.)
A minimum of two years of experience in an investment-related role
Strong proficiency in Bloomberg; FactSet; Excel / Macros; and PowerPoint
CFA Charterholder (or currently working towards)
Previous writing/thought leadership experience
Nice to Have
French communication skills (both written and oral)
Previous experience working with investment advisors/counsellors and/or portfolio managers
Familiarity with Python/Morningstar
Familiarity with Alternative Investments
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
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Job Skills
Bloomberg Platform, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Markets Research, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Research, Financial Services Industry, Fund Analysis, Information Capture, Investment Banking Analysis, Investment Experience, Investment Funds, Investment Performance Measurement, Investment Risk Management, Investments Analysis, Macros, Microsoft ExcelAdditional Job Details
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