Royal Bank of Canada

VP, Global Investment Banking, Mining & Metals

Royal Bank of Canada$135K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, focused on mining & metals
  • University degree in Finance, Engineering, or Geology preferred
  • Strong knowledge of financial markets and investment banking
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Adept written and verbal communication skills
  • Leadership skills and team-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and analyze clients' financial needs and models
  • Lead structuring and execution of M&A and financing transactions
  • Generate pitch ideas and conduct market research
  • Monitor regulatory and sector themes for client impact
  • Provide secondary coverage for key clients in Mining & Metals
  • Evaluate capital structure alternatives for clients
  • Mentor and supervise analysts and junior associates

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
  • Experience in a dynamic, high-performing team at Canada’s top Investment Bank
  • Exposure to global capital markets
  • Development of essential investment banking skills
  • Direct interaction with senior leadership of major Canadian companies
  • Opportunities for impactful transactions that shape the industry
  • Network building with peers and mentors
  • Leadership development through coaching junior team members
  • Commitment to community initiatives through RBC’s Celebration of Impact
  • Potential for future roles in global offices
  • Flexible work/life balance options
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC Capital Markets Global Investment Banking is seeking a Vice President to join the Mining & Metals team in Vancouver. This position is a unique opportunity to broaden your financial skillset and gain exposure to an evolving industry. This role is intended for individuals who wish to build a long-term career in Investment Banking with a market leading franchise and global platform.

What will you do?
  • Evaluate and analyze the financial needs of clients, including building new and manipulating existing financial models
  • Lead M&A and financing transaction structuring and execution, including coordinating due diligence, preparing and reviewing analysis and presenting recommendations to clients and colleagues
  • Assist in generating pitch ideas, conducting market and financial research and leading development of analysis and presentations
  • Closely monitors regulatory and sector themes to identify potential changes to our clients' businesses
  • Secondary coverage for key Mining & Metals clients
  • Evaluate capital structure alternatives and provide recommendations based on underlying business characteristics
  • Attend and participate in in-person meetings with clients and prospective clients, site visits, and diligence and drafting sessions
  • Train, mentor, and supervise analysts and associates on day-to-day deliverables
  • Collaborate with colleagues across corporate and investment banking coverage and product groups to deliver holistic financing solutions


What do you need to succeed?
  • 5-7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, preferably focused on mining & metals
  • University degree, preferably with a focus on Finance, Engineering, or Geology
  • A desire to learn and a team-oriented mindset
  • A clearly defined interest in investment banking and financial markets, and strong 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, data visualization and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure with multiple deadlines while maintaining careful attention to detail
  • Flexibility in schedule to meet client deadlines
  • Leadership skillset and desire to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Prior work experience in or covering the Mining & Metals sector, understanding of Mining & Metals industry concepts, CFA, CPA, P.Eng or other relevant professional designations are considered an asset but not a requirement


The expected salary range for the above position is $135,000 - $165,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.

This position may be eligible to receive a discretionary/variable incentive payment.

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 and collective potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

From this opportunity you will gain:
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
  • 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
  • Further development of 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 companies
  • Ability to make a difference through impactful transactions which help shape an industry
  • Peers who will help you develop a network and create long-term relationships
  • Senior team members who are committed to your development and will invest time in coaching and mentoring
  • Leadership skills developed through coaching and mentoring junior team members
  • An appreciation for the importance of giving back your community as part of the many initiatives of RBC's Celebration of Impact
  • Future opportunities to work in other global offices
  • Flexible work/life balance options


Job Skills
Investment Banking, Investment Operations, Investments Analysis, Long Term Planning, Order Processing, Quality Management, Recruiting, Risk Management, Trade Processing, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address:

666 BURRARD ST:VANCOUVER

City:

Vancouver

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-06-23

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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