What is the opportunity? 

As Associate, Project Finance and Infrastructure (“PIF”), you will play a key role in the realization of Corporate Client Group (CCG) objectives through the structuring, delivery and management of project finance (“PF”) and public private partnership (“P3”) transactions principally in partnership with existing and new clients. 

Initiative and responsibility are key to success along with financial modelling, credit structuring transactions, including due diligence, credit submissions and transaction presentations. You will have a particular focus on P3 and Project Finance supporting the national mandate of the Project and Infrastructure Finance team.

What will you do?

• Provide analysis and support to Directors and Associate Directors PIF in the management and monitoring of the PIF growing loan portfolio.
• Fully support preparation efforts of PIF credit submissions and associated analysis of the complex PF and P3 transactions, with emphasis on completion in a timely and professional manner.
• Support preparation, as required, of quality pitch books and client presentations with emphasis on completion in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Follow up and engage with RBC partners, e.g.  Syndications, Credit Management, Risk Management and other areas.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Actively pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree with a focus in Business or Economics with understanding of senior debt risk fundamentals and ability to manage complex concepts
• Strong ability to model and interpret financial sensitivity and scenario worksheets
• Strong financial, risk, accounting, written and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks while meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Strong computer literacy with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel
• Solid personal, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints, curiosity and desire to learn
• Interest in the infrastructure finance space

Nice-to-have

• Experience in project financing transaction execution with emphasis on renewable energy, legal documentation and negotiation skills
• Experience in a financial institution with project finance
• CPA, CA, CFA or other relevant professional designation – ongoing or completed
• Understanding and familiarity with RBC internal processes
• Effective bilingual skills

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
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact, working on interesting and complex transactions in the infrastructure space
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work and make a difference

Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timePERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-01-192026-02-01

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.

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