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Alternative Investment Research Analyst

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Description

This role involves conducting initial and ongoing research, analysis, and due diligence of private market alternative investment offerings, including private credit, private equity, real assets, and hedge funds. The analyst will support RBC Wealth Management's US and global businesses, build and monitor a list of alternative investments, participate in investment committees, assist in launching advisor support models, and help with business development efforts.

What We're Looking For

Conduct initial and ongoing due diligence and analysis of alternative investment managers and products.,Provide clear and timely insight, information, and opinions on alternative investment managers through published reports and internal audio/visual communication channels.,Deliver meaningful and timely insight, information, and recommendations for action to appropriate investment committees.,Foster strong cross-border collaboration amongst the firm's business lines and teams.,Problem-solve and resolve issues that arise in the day-to-day oversight of alternative investment managers.,Seek to continually enhance skills and build knowledge in all aspects of the organization, the business, and analytical systems.,Provide diligence and guidance in the launch efforts for new product initiatives.,Provide education and insights regarding alternatives to other team members and assist Advisors in business development efforts.,Responsible for the accuracy and timely delivery of reports and recommendations, as well as ad-hoc requests.,Provide extemporary written and verbal communications, with the ability to synthesize complex financial concepts.

Ideal Candidate

Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience, including 2-4 years of experience in roles related to alternative investment due diligence.,Experience in the due diligence, selection and ongoing diligence of alternative/private market solutions in a wealth management channel or sophisticated institutional setting.,Undergraduate degree in business (with a preferred concentration in finance, accounting, economics, math or statistics).,Solid understanding of key investment products and concepts including alternative investments, operational due diligence, portfolio management, investment strategy (asset allocation), and investment structures.,Advanced use of investment analytical tools to source and monitor alternative investments (experience with Dynamo, Zephyr, Preqin, or Albourne is a plus).,Strong background in legal, regulatory, and governance issues related to the private markets space.,CFA/CAIA designations and or advanced educational degrees are a plus.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hard Skills

Alternative Investments
Asset Allocation
Critical Thinking
Cross Functional Projects
Detail-Oriented
Due Diligence
Fund Analysis
Investment Due Diligence
Investment Research
Investment Strategies
Manager Research
Operational Due Diligence
Private Markets
Quantitative Methods
Microsoft Office Suite
Dynamo
Zephyr
Preqin
Albourne

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Communication
Interpersonal Relationship Management
Personal Development
Personal Initiative
Self-direction
Organizational Awareness
Adaptability
Intellectual Curiosity
Problem Solving

Work Hours

40 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program (including bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
and stock where applicable)
leaders who support development
dynamic and collaborative team
flexible work/life balance options
opportunities for challenging work
greater accountabilities
access to a variety of job opportunities across businesses.

About the Company

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Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

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