Associate, GIB Industrials

Role overview

This position sits within RBC’s Industrials investment banking franchise and supports corporate and private equity clients across the sector. The role covers advisory and financing work, including mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, debt capital markets, and leveraged finance.

The role is primarily office-based in London, with limited flexibility to work remotely for up to one day per week depending on the agreed working arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Support the origination, marketing, and execution of M&A, equity, and financing transactions focused on Industrials clients.
• Collaborate closely with local and international teams that cover the sector.
• Help build and deepen client relationships with corporates and private equity firms, while contributing to revenue generation.
• Identify operational risks and control gaps in the business and raise them proactively.
• Follow internal policies and procedures relevant to the role and its activities.
• Escalate any operational loss events, control weaknesses, or other risks promptly to your manager and the appropriate risk and control teams; failing to do so may lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

What the employer is looking for

• A degree qualification.
• FCA registration and approval as an approved person.
• Prior experience in investment banking or corporate M&A.
• Strong understanding of investment banking products and the ability to adapt them to varied client needs.
• Good judgement, especially around valuation, supported by solid research and analytical capability.
• Preferred: experience in Industrials, particularly the Capital Goods subsector.

Benefits and working environment

• Coaching and development support from leaders who help you grow.
• A collaborative, fast-moving, and high-performing team environment.
• The opportunity to build close client relationships.

Additional details

This is a regular, salaried full-time role based at 100 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom. The standard working pattern is 35 hours per week.

RBC’s hiring process does not accept agency CVs sent directly to employees or other company locations unless there is a prior agreement in place with the agency. Fees are not paid for unsolicited CVs; contact the recruitment team for more information.

The organization emphasizes values such as Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, and Excellence, and promotes an inclusive workplace with diverse perspectives, support for employees, and opportunities for professional growth.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the day before the stated deadline of 2026-07-10. The posting date shown is 2026-02-23.