Vice President, Global Investment Banking (Syndicated & Leveraged Finance

Job Description

RBC Capital Markets is a part of the Royal Bank of Canada, one of the largest providers of financial services in the world with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering for our clients. RBC is a top ten bank globally and ranks among the top five banks in North America by market capitalization. In addition, RBC has one of the highest credit ratings of any financial institution globally.

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.

• 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

• 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 Power Point
• Quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills