Investment Banking Associate – CME Investment Banking

Job Description

Associate, Global Investment Banking, CME Group (Communications, Media, and Entertainment) | RBC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at RBC, located in New York, NY. RBC is one of the largest and most successful banks in the world, dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and delivering trusted advice to clients and communities. This role supports the Investment Banking Communications, Media, and Entertainment (CME) team, contributing to a high-performance culture and sustainable shareholder returns by advising corporate clients on critical transactions and corporate finance offerings.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $175000–$225000 yearly
• Team: Investment Banking Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME) team
• Mission: Advise current or prospective corporate clients on actual or prospective mergers & acquisition transactions and corporate finance offerings.
• Tech Stack: spreadsheet modeling

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Advisory: Develop financial models, pitch book materials, and conduct company research and data analysis to advise clients on mergers & acquisition transactions and corporate finance offerings.
• Transaction Execution: Lead transaction execution, participate in new business presentations and meetings, conduct market research, and develop sector-based knowledge on current trends.
• Team Development: Work with and train Analysts in the development of pitch books and related client materials.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify operational risks and control deficiencies within the business.
• Compliance: Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to group business activities, escalating operational risk loss events, control deficiencies, and risks to management in a timely manner.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or MBA, MA, or MS with an emphasis in business, finance/accounting, or economics. Career level: Manager.
• Experience: At least four years experience in Investment Banking; or at least 1 year of experience in Investment Banking with an MBA, MA, or MS. Standout preferred qualification: Previous experience in the CME or relevant sector.
• Skills: Solid understanding of capital markets, financial and accounting knowledge, outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and Series 79 & 63 licensed.
• Bonus: Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests, ability to take initiative and function independently, and strong teaming skills.