Royal Bank of Canada

Investment Associate, US Municipal Finance, Community Investments, Renewables

Royal Bank of Canada • $140K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
  • Renewable energy project finance experience and tax equity experience preferred.
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in MS-Office applications is required.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in investment banking or similar roles.

Responsibilities

  • Provide business approval and risk management for RETC transactions.
  • Conduct financial modeling and analysis for RETC deals.
  • Perform due diligence and review of investment opportunities under senior guidance.
  • Manage negotiations with sponsors up to the transaction stabilization.
  • Monitor transaction performance and analyze operational data routinely.
  • Facilitate equity deployment in compliance with partnership agreements.
  • Cultivate relationships with sponsors and industry stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with flexible benefits.
  • 401(k) program with company-matching contributions.
  • Supportive leadership focused on personal development and coaching.
  • Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Opportunities to have a meaningful impact on clients and the community.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Investment Associate, US Municipal Finance, Community Investments, Renewables

What will you do?

RBC Capital Markets is the global investment banking arm of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC Community Investments (www.rbccm.com/communityinvestments) is a leading national syndicator of tax credits, including

State and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits (HRTCs), New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs) and Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETCs).

The Renewable Energy Investment Associate will have primary responsibility for providing support to the RETC originations platform. Role ensures new deal structuring and pricing, business and credit approval of transactions, closing execution and ongoing financial modeling support post-closing of RBC's investments in and syndication of renewable energy tax credit transactions. The RETC Associate will work closely with all levels of personnel assigned to the group, as well internal RBC partners.
• Provide business approval and credit support necessary for the origination and closing of RETC transactions, including, but not limited to, identifying and managing risk appropriate with renewable energy investments.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis throughout the life cycle of RETC transactions - lower tier and upper tier.
• Perform due diligence of investment opportunities under the guidance of senior RETC personnel, including but not limited to KYC procedures, reviewing tax equity documents, attending site visits (as assigned), and analyzing the detailed third party reports typically associated with investments of this type (insurance reports, independent engineering studies, appraisals).
• Support management and negotiation of transactions through the Closing Date and final-true up / stabilization. Serves as primary or secondary point of contact with the Sponsor in each transaction until the transaction stabilizes.
• May be responsible for the deployment of equity pursuant to the partnership operating agreement requirements surrounding collection of all Conditions Precedent. Will collect and review the funding requirements for accuracy and compliance with the documents. Preparation of the Equity Request and circulation of the completed package to the Portfolio Manager and Community Investments Controller for review and approval.
• Provide oversight of the transactions by analyzing performance data on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, as applicable. Provide technical assistance in the area of project performance and managerial strategy to ensure the continuous flow of tax credit benefits and cash flow.
• Expedite the receipt of financial and operational information for each transaction and/or Sponsor on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, as applicable. Identify data and information which implies a developing pattern of problems and elevate to management the need for further investigation.
• Support of financial modeling and disposition analysis at the end of the credit period or other dissolution event.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing Sponsors and others in the RETC industry to ensure the flow of current and relevant information.
• Proactively identify and 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.
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities.

What do you need to succeed?

Basic Qualifications Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting

Other Required Qualifications:
• Renewable energy project finance experience and excellent quantitative and analytical skills are essential, specific tax equity experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS-Office applications is required.

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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• 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 build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $140,000 - $150,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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:

2026-09-29

Application Deadline:

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

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.

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