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.

 

Experience:

Senior-level

Salary Range:

$100, 000+

Position description

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
Required skills / Experience
  • 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
Senior Research Specialist, Product Development and Research
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How to Apply

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