WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?The Corporate Development team plays a critical role in helping shape and execute RBC's inorganic growth strategy. The team is comprised of a group of highly experienced, dynamic, forward-thinking professionals who provide an internal M&A; advisory function and work closely with RBC's CEO, Group Executives, and senior business executives on strategic priorities. The team has led a number of high-profile initiatives including, RBC's acquisitions of HSBC Bank Canada and Brewin Dolphin.For this important and high exposure role, we are looking for an energetic candidate, who has a mix of strategic thinking and deal execution capabilities.

The candidate should have robust communication and presentation capabilities. In addition, the candidate should possess critical thinking skills along with analytical rigor to generate value-added insights to enhance the efforts of the Corporate Development team.As an Associate, you will be a key member of the team responsible for helping across a wide variety of strategic initiatives, including assessment of market trends and competitive landscape, supporting the development, evaluation and execution of mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture opportunities as well as ideation in support of inorganic initiatives, globally across the Bank.WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Bring an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas with the goal of motivating collective organizational discussion and debate on pathways for growthAlong with senior Corporate Development colleagues, help define and scope strategic initiatives by preparing thoughtful business cases,



to ensure decisions are based on comprehensive financial and strategic analysesCollaborate and coordinate with business and functional teams and support the development of inorganic growth plansFoster collaboration between RBC's business units and functions through regular engagement (e.G. through idea generation sessions), ensuring connectivity across business units and functions in support of inorganic growthWork closely with the Corporate Venture Capital team to ensure aligned focus in advancing RBC's inorganic growth agendaPlay an important role in strategic idea generation and review of potential acquisition and divestiture opportunities for strategic fit and value caseLead the preparation of strategic analysis of potential growth areas for RBCLead the preparation of financial analysis, including building of company forecast and merger models, assessment of synergies / dis-synergies, valuation analysis, and impact of acquisition / divestiture on RBC Group.Assist in the execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions, including day-to-day coordination of transactions, leading due diligence efforts, and providing support on deal negotiationsPrepare thoughtful analyses and recommendations on acquisition and divestiture projects for the Group Executive, Board of Directors and other senior members of RBCInteract with senior RBC business leaders, external advisors, counterparties and target companiesMaintain good knowledge of market developments and industry dynamics and their impact on the BankPartner with Investor Relations, Finance,



Law Group and Enterprise Strategy on the development of public disclosures in relation to inorganic initiativesSupport on valuation-related Enterprise initiatives including annual goodwill impairment testing, recovery and resolution planning and legal entity tax valuations, as requiredProvide support as required on other strategic initiatives and Bank projectsWHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have :University degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Math/Engineering or similar field4 years of experience in corporate finance or M&A;, preferably within an M&A; team in a financial services organization, investment bank or accounting firmAdvanced financial modeling skills, including valuation analysisNatural curiosity with a keenness for learning and developmentStrong initiative to undertake comprehensive analysis to spark idea generationDemonstrated experience in preparing insightful presentation materials to assess the market landscape and potential target companiesUnderstanding of the financial services sector and ability to lead research and analysis work across various lines of banking businessesStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact at senior levels internally and externally. Ability to express clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingAbility to be resourceful and solutions-focusedFlexibility to adapt working hours to the situation requiredundefinedNice-to-have :Experience in a matrix environment, such as a large, publicly-traded corporationAdvanced studies, e.G. MBA, CFA, CA, CBVGlobal mindset and ability to work with people of different cultures and across time zones.What's in it for you?

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📌 Associate, Corporate Development (Winnipeg)
🏢 Royal Bank of Canada
📍 Winnipeg