Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join the Global Investment Banking (GIB) Consumer and Retail sector Team in our London office. The Associate will be responsible for supporting the marketing and execution of Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt, Equity and other financial advisory services.
What will you do?
• To assist in the marketing and execution of M&A, equity and financing transactions in the Consumer, Retail & Leisure sector
• To work in close co-operation with other local and global teams in coverage of the sector
• To assist in the development of relationships with, and generate revenue from, corporates and private equity clients focused on the Consumer, Retail & Leisure sector
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
• Degree educated or equivalent
• Previous investment banking or corporate M&A experience
• In-depth knowledge of Investment Banking services and the ability to apply them creatively to diverse client needs
• Ability to adapt and grasp new sectors quickly, including understanding broad sector drivers, key players, the industry sub-segments and associated market dynamics
• Interpersonal skills
• Sound judgement, particularly in valuation matters, with strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent modelling skills with experience in merger and LBO analysis
• Advanced computer skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CapIQ
Nice to have
• Prior Consumer/Retail/Leisure sector experience
• FCA registered/Approved person
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.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team.
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients.
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
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-04-09
Application Deadline:
2026-04-30
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.
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