What is the Opportunity?
Royal Bank of Canada’s Global Investment Banking team is seeking experienced Associates to join our M&A team in London. This is a full‑time position where you’ll drive the execution of highly strategic public and private M&A transactions across all sectors. You’ll work alongside senior bankers and clients on complex, high‑profile deals, gaining hands‑on experience in all aspects of M&A processes while building deep relationships across our global franchise.
What will you do?
- Drive the execution of public and private M&A transactions across all sectors from launch to closing.
- Build sophisticated financial models and conduct comprehensive valuation analyses (DCF, comparable company, transaction analyses).
- Manage multiple transactions in parallel, collaborating with senior bankers, clients, and external advisors.
- Work closely with deal teams to develop transaction materials and comprehensive analyses.
- Support transaction processes including due diligence coordination and deal documentation.
- Develop compelling pitch materials, marketing documents, and client presentations.
- Conduct sector and company research to identify strategic themes and opportunities.
- Produce and maintain various M&A databases.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with various stakeholders.
- Manage, mentor and collaborate with Analysts.
What do you need to succeed?
Must Have
- Demonstrable, relevant experience (M&A, corporate finance, Big 4 accounting firms).
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
- Deep understanding and interest of M&A processes and valuation methodologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (fluent written and spoken English).
- Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to thrive under pressure.
- Team player.
- Genuine client focus and desire to deliver results.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and high‑pressure environment.
- Ability to take ownership of workstreams across a transaction.
- Proficiency across Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
What’s in it for you?
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
- 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 take on progressively greater accountabilities.
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Additional Job Details
Address: 100 Bishopsgate, London
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Work hours/week: 35
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2026-03-30
Application Deadline: 2026-04-13 (Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above)
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