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.

RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

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?

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 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

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDONLondonUnited Kingdom35Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-01-232026-02-09

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.