Equity Research Assistant

Opportunity Overview

RBC is seeking an analytical, motivated person to support its Equity Research team in the role of Research Assistant. This position is geared toward someone who is eager to learn, detail-focused, and interested in financial markets and equity research.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit expense claims through a web-based expense reporting tool.
• Coordinate travel plans, calendars, and related materials for senior analysts.
• Arrange meetings and conference calls with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Keep client information current in CRM systems.
• Draft, edit, and format presentations, correspondence, and reports for internal and external audiences using Microsoft Office tools.
• Build knowledge of internal rules, policies, and procedures.
• Handle additional administrative tasks and project support for the equity research group as needed.
• Look for operational risks and control gaps and raise them proactively.
• Follow firm policies relevant to the role and day-to-day activities.
• Report operational risk events, control deficiencies, and identified risks to the line manager and appropriate risk/control teams without delay.

Skills and Experience Needed

• Completion of an undergraduate degree.
• Strong interest in financial markets and equity research.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to juggle several priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Customer-focused mindset for supporting both internal and external clients.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful approach with the initiative to solve problems independently.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary for this role is $75,000 to $85,000, based on factors such as experience, skills, registration status, market conditions, and business needs. Total compensation may also include a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) plan with company match, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus paid time off.

RBC also highlights a total rewards approach that may include bonuses, flexible benefits, competitive pay, commissions, and stock where applicable.

Work Details

• Location: New York, NY, United States
• Office: Brookfield Place FKA 3 World Financial Center, 200 Vesey Street, New York
• Work schedule: 40 hours per week
• Employment type: Regular, full-time, salaried role
• Platform: Capital Markets

Additional Information

Applicants should note that the role is part of RBC’s broader commitment to client-first service, integrity, collaboration, respect, and excellence. The company emphasizes inclusion, belonging, and opportunity for all employees, along with a culture that supports growth, innovation, and strong performance.

RBC describes the environment as collaborative, progressive, and high-performing, with opportunities for challenging work, meaningful impact, coaching-based development, and relationship building with clients.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on 2026-06-22.

Posted date: 2026-05-19.

Qualified applicants may be contacted for further review.