Royal Bank of Canada

Associate/VP, Global Investment Banking, Leveraged Finance

Royal Bank of Canada • $200K — $275K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics; strong academic record
  • Minimum one year in Leveraged Finance or related finance experience
  • Ability to manage multiple transaction processes simultaneously
  • Proficient in MS Office and financial modeling applications
  • Familiarity with credit agreements and debt facility documentation
  • Excellent communication skills for internal and external interactions
  • Series 79 & 63 licenses preferred

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior bankers to structure and lead loan transactions
  • Support analysts and mentor junior resources through transactions
  • Develop pitch materials demonstrating strategic insights for clients
  • Build and verify financial models with various scenarios
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams on credit processes and client servicing
  • Assist in the due diligence and underwriting process, reviewing financials and third-party materials
  • Negotiate terms and provisions in credit documents

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Strong focus on employee development through coaching
  • Opportunity to create a lasting impact in the community
  • Dynamic and collaborative high-performance work environment
  • Challenging work with diverse client interactions
  • 401(k) with company-matching contributions, health and dental insurance
  • Paid time off and life insurance offerings
Full Job Description
Job Description

What will you do?
  • Work closely with senior bankers to structure and lead loan & high yield transactions for leveraged buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, restructurings and refinancing
  • Work directly with analysts to support senior level executives in all stages of the transaction; Train and mentor junior level resources
  • Lead the development of pitch materials for clients across a variety of sectors that present strategic and financing views, company analysis and financing terms
  • Build and check financial models with sensitized capital structure and operating assumption scenarios
  • Work directly with senior leveraged finance and industry bankers, syndication/capital markets, internal risk teams, corporate banking, liability management, ratings advisors and other areas of the bank on internal credit processes and external client servicing
  • Provide support in all aspects of the due diligence and underwriting process including (1) review of data-room documentation and third party materials, (2) evaluation of financial statements, historical trends and projections and (3) diligence meetings/calls with management and other subject matter experts
  • Assist in the negotiation of commitment terms, covenants, and relevant credit document provisions
  • Prepare marketing and offering materials for leveraged loans or high yield bonds (including rating agency materials, lender and roadshow presentations, information memorandums and prospectuses)
  • 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 on a timely basis
  • What do you need to succeed?
  • BA or equivalent with emphasis in finance/accounting/economics; strong academic credentials
  • MBA, MA or MS or equivalent desired, but not required
  • At least one year of Leveraged Finance or related finance experience
  • Ability to take initiative and function independently under pressure, balanced with strong teaming skills
  • Ability to drive multiple processes, which may each be in a different stage in the transaction cycle
  • Proficient with computer applications such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel and market data applications
  • Familiarity with credit agreements and other debt facility documentation
  • Prior lead left deal experience preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to effectively interact with internal and/or external constituents
  • 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?

  • 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 $200,000-$275,000 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.


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

Additional Job Details

Address:

BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORK

City:

New York

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-01-22

Application Deadline:

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

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Learn more about Royal Bank of Canada
Size
86,007 employees
Market Cap
$130.3 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
5 Year Trend
+8.7%
NASDAQ
RY
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