RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and includes leading money managers such as BlueBay Asset Management and Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management. RBC GAM provides global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth, and individual investors through a wide range of offerings, including separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds, and specialty investment strategies. RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and includes leading money managers such as BlueBay Asset Management and Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management.
RBC GAM provides global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth, and individual investors through a wide range of offerings, including separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds, and specialty investment strategies. The primary purpose of the Senior Research Specialist, Product Development and Research, is to identify, design, and develop new investment products across Canada, the US, and other key regions. This role combines market research, product innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive our product portfolio forward.
Market Research & Analysis: Research existing and emerging investment products and regulatory developments in domestic and international markets Product Design & Development: Design, test and develop new investment products across all disciplines (e.g. traditional, alternative, tax-focused) and asset classes (e.g. equity, fixed income, derivatives) Build, test and demonstrate new product concepts using spreadsheets and quantitative analysis Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with sales, tax, legal, operations, investment management and other teams to validate new product ideas Identify,
research and communicate findings and recommendations on new product frontiers and emerging areas for development Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills CFA designation 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 Flexible work/life balance options Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies Brand Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Customer Behavior, Marketing, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Marketing Systems, Market Research, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Services, Strategic Thinking Full time Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.
You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals. 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 chance for all.
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📌 Senior Research Specialist, Product Development and Research (Toronto)
🏢 RBC
📍 Toronto