U.S. Municipal Finance, Investment Banking (Analyst/Associate)

What is the opportunity?

RBCCM's West Coast Municipal Finance Group is seeking an experienced municipal finance investment banking associate who is eager to join an established market. The Municipal Finance Associate provides analytical, research and transactional support to investment bankers in all departmental work activities relating to the structuring and issuance of municipal bonds through negotiated, competitive sale or via private placement. Associates are involved in every aspect of our business and play critical roles on our banking teams serving a broad base of clients.

The position can be located in Los Angeles or San Francisco.

What will you do?

• Perform research, analytics, and financial modeling required to complete a transaction
• Produce extensive financial analyses to structure both straight forward and complex bond offerings
• Take increasing role on client coverage teams and in formal and informal presentations
• Prepare projections, bond / loan portfolio analysis and modeling & related financial analyses for potential & actual capital markets transactions, including data conversion, synthesis & analysis
• Gather, organize, and analyze information necessary to prepare proposals, client presentations, offering statements and marketing materials
• Prepare proposals and participate in presentations for prospective clients, describing in detail financing alternatives in originating, structuring and marketing an issue and the Firm's ability to perform the underwriting functions in a capable manner

What do you need to succeed?

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics with demonstrated record of high achievement
• 3 to 5 years of related professional Municipal Finance experience
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard productivity applications
• Possess Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE), Series 52 and 63 licenses and obtain the Series 50 license
• Proficient with DBC Software or similar bond structuring software
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting - able to analyze numbers proficiently
• Highly motivated, committed, and responsible, with a demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and function independently balance with strong teaming skills
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

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.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.

• 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 build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $105,000 - $180,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC's high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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