Associate Director, Spread Products Advisory

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Join RBC's Finance team as Associate Director supporting our Spread Products business within Global Markets. In this advisory role, you'll be the financial partner to senior leaders and trading desks, driving critical financial reporting, forecasting, and planning cycles. You'll work across Investment Grade, Securitization, and Municipal products, presenting insights to Operating Committees and influencing strategic business decisions. This is a highly visible role offering exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders and strong career advancement opportunities.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Serve as primary financial advisor to Spread Products desks; lead monthly P&L reporting and presentations to Operating Committees
• Develop and execute forecasting and planning models; analyze financial metrics and variances and provide insights to support decision-making
• Partner with Product Control, Financial Control, and various other functions to support business planning and analyze financial data
• Oversee and mentor a direct report analyst; guide professional development and ensure timely delivery of analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting process; analyze financial impact and manage budget and expense reporting
• Build strong working relationships across Spread Products and finance teams; establish credibility as a trusted advisor
• Support cross-functional initiatives and integrate financial insights into business processes

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or advisory roles in banking or capital markets
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to build models and create compelling presentations for senior audiences
• Strong understanding of financial statements and ability to connect financial metrics to business outcomes
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; comfort presenting to senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work

Nice-to-have:

• Product knowledge in fixed income, credit, derivatives, securitization, or municipal markets
• Experience working in a matrix or global environment with cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Background in financial forecasting or budgeting processes

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Accounting, Business Analytics, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Decision Making, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Interpersonal Relationships

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFORegularSalaried2026-02-192026-03-20

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.