Senior Research Specialist, Product Development and Research

Job Description

What is the opportunity? 

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.

What will you do?

• 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)
• Financial Modeling: 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
• Strategic Insight: Identify, research and communicate findings and recommendations on new product frontiers and emerging areas for development

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Resilience and persistence in tackling complicated challenges
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain complicated subjects to various audiences
• Self-directed learner with drive to continuously improve

Nice to Have

• CFA designation

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
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities   
• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

Job Skills

Brand Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Customer Behavior, Marketing, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Marketing Systems, Market Research, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Services, Strategic Thinking

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-17

Application Deadline:

2026-04-01

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$90,000.00 - $140,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

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.

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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