Job DescriptionGlobal Investment Banking Summer Associate - HoustonWhat is the opportunity?RBCCM U.S. Summer Associate Program
Each year, we invite rising second-year MBA students to join our Global Investment Banking (GIB) platform for a 10-week U.S. Summer Associate Program. The program provides an opportunity for you to experience the culture and atmosphere of RBC Capital Markets and experience the role of a full-time Associate.
What will you do?GIB provides a complete suite of strategic advisory services, as well as equity and debt capital raising capabilities for leading corporations, institutions and governments. RBC Capital Markets' investment banking platform focuses on nine core industries and seven product groups. We recruit for the following industry and product groups for our Houston office:
Industry Groups:
- Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME)
- Consumer/Retail
- Financial Services (FIG)
- Healthcare
- Industrials
- Power, Utilities and Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Technology
Product Groups:
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Similar to full-time GIB Associates, Summer Associates will spend their time:
- Working on a variety of live transactions and client-facing business development initiatives in all areas of GIB
- Developing and preserving complex financial models
- Contributing to the delivery of client meetings and presentations
- Conducting research to analyze market trends
- Researching and analyzing future opportunities
What do you need to succeed?In selecting summer associates, we look for the following:
- Students in their penultimate year of study at an accredited 2-year MBA program
- 2+ years' work post-undergraduate work experience
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Value and possess strong competency in the following behaviors: Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Integrity and Operating with Diverse and Inclusive Mindset
- Well-rounded set of interests and extra-curricular activities beyond academics
What's in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, think progressively, continue our growth, and deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our individual/collective potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
From this experience you would gain:
- A strong foundation in fundamental investment banking skills such as financial modeling and analysis, transaction execution and negotiation, and in-depth industry/product knowledge
- A better understanding of RBC's products and services
- The support of a mentor (typically a full-time Associate or Vice President)
- An opportunity to network and discuss career opportunities through a number of social events
The good faith expected salary range for the above position is $175,000 depending on factors including but not limited to: the candidate's experience, skills, registration status, market conditions, and business needs. 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 SkillsAdditional Job DetailsAddress:609 MAIN STREET:HOUSTON
City:Houston
Country:United States of America
Work hours/week:40
Employment Type:Full time
Platform:Job Type:Student/Coop (Fixed Term)
Pay Type:Salaried
Posted Date:2026-08-26
Application Deadline:2026-12-11
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
