Royal Bank of Canada

Vice President, Global Investment Banking (Syndicated & Leveraged Finance)

Royal Bank of Canada$115K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in investment banking or related fields
  • University degree in business/commerce, economics, or relevant discipline
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
  • Relevant professional designations like CFA or CPA are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial analysis and due diligence for credit financing transactions
  • Mentor and supervise junior team members
  • Synthesize credit market themes for client or deal teams
  • Take ownership of syndicated loan executions
  • Prepare pitch and advisory presentations and responses to RFPs
  • Review marketing materials for credit financing transactions
  • Collaborate across banking groups to create financing solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses
  • Supportive leadership focused on employee development
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Challenging work opportunities
  • Flexible work/life balance options
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Capital Markets Global Investment Banking division is seeking a Vice President to join the Syndicated & Leveraged Finance ("SLF") team in Toronto. The SLF team works collaboratively with colleagues across the Investment Bank in Canada, the U.S. and globally to support the financing of various types of transactions.

This position is a unique opportunity to broaden your financial skillset, deepen your understanding of various credit markets and gain exposure to global capital markets.

What will you do?
  • Lead financial analysis and due diligence in the context of originating, structuring, and executing credit related financing transactions (including LBOs)
  • Train, mentor, and supervise junior team members on day-to-day deliverables
  • Interpret credit market themes relevant to RBC's corporate and financial sponsor clients and synthesize these for the benefit of a client or deal team
  • Take execution ownership of syndicated loan financings backing corporate M&A, LBOs, project financings, and general corporate purposes
  • Assist with preparation of pitch & advisory presentations, responses to RFPs, and other ad-hoc market research
  • Review and contribute to marketing materials and other documentation for credit related financing transactions including lender presentations
  • Collaborate with colleagues across corporate and investment banking coverage and product groups to deliver holistic financing solutions
  • Establish working relationships with bank investors and other market participants to gather market intelligence and optimize transaction execution


What do you need to succeed?
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, private equity, equity research, corporate development, or accounting
  • University degree, preferably in business/commerce, economics, "STEM" or other relevant disciplines
  • A desire to learn and a team-oriented mindset
  • Demonstrated superior track record in academic and professional endeavors
  • A clearly defined interest in investment banking and financial markets, and basic knowledge of market structure and themes
  • Strong computer skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills
  • Adept written and verbal communication and data visualization skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines while maintaining careful attention to detail
  • Flexibility in schedule to meet client deadlines
  • Desire to develop a leadership skillset and make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, team environment
  • CFA, CPA, P.Eng. or other relevant professional designations are considered an asset but not a requirement


From this opportunity you will:
  • Gain experience working in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team at the #1 Investment Bank in Canada
  • Gain exposure and insight into the global capital markets
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of different credit markets, including the Bank Market, U.S. Term Loan B, and High Yield markets
  • Develop further fundamental investment banking skills such as financial modeling and analysis, transaction execution and negotiation, and in-depth industry and product knowledge
  • Work directly with senior levels of Canada's largest and fastest growing companies
  • Make a difference through impactful transactions which help shape an industry
  • Cultivate peers who will help you develop a network and create long-term relationships
  • Partner with senior team members who are committed to your development and who will invest time in coaching and mentoring
  • Build leadership skills through coaching and mentoring of junior team members
  • Gain an appreciation for the importance of giving back your community as part of the many initiatives of RBC's Celebration of Impact
  • Be exposed to future opportunities to work in other global offices


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.
  • 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
  • Flexible work/life balance options


**Application Process:

Submit your cover letter, resume, and academic transcripts in one PDF document under the "resume" section of the online portal before the application deadline. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and potential candidates may be contacted prior to the submission deadline. Kindly address your application to the "Hiring Managers".

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Additional Job Details

Address:
ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-07-20
Application Deadline:
2026-08-22
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:
$115,000.00 - $165,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

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

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