Job Description

What will you do?
 The Research co-op student will be responsible for:

• Providing research support to the analyst/associate as required
• Updating sector-specific databases
• Analyzing financial statements, company-specific information and industry-specific data
• Assisting with drafting research notes and updating marketing presentations

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Pursuit of a degree in Commerce, Finance/Economics or related field at a university or college
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data points into trends
• Outstanding PC skills, specifically Excel, with ability to quickly learn new platforms (Bloomberg, Thomson One)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, commitment to task and an attention to detail
• Ability to commit to over and above regular work hours and meet time sensitive deadlines as required
• Ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment
• Proven capacity to learn quickly
• Demonstrated passion for stock/financial markets

  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. At RBC, you will have opportunities to:

• Interact with leaders who support your development through coaching and managing
• Make a difference and lasting impact through meaningful work
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Participate in a world-class training program in financial services
• Complete and do challenging work
• Build close relationships with clients
• Access a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Summary

Participates in and supports the operational activities of a business unit. Applies experience and complete working knowledge of the job and policies/practices to perform a combination of routine tasks and varied administrative/operational assignments