Research Associate, Fintech, Payments & Processing

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

Responsible for fundamental analysis of companies in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector.

What will you do?

• Assist in the development and detailed modeling of company specific financial models
• Coordinate, generate and maintain research reports, presentations and databases
• Provide research support to analyst as required
• Develop an expertise in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector and the stocks under coverage
• Support and answer client queries as they relate to the sector
• Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions promptly
• Key relationships: internal clients including sales and trading; external clients as required

What do you need to succeed?

• Undergraduate degree or similar qualification with a focus on Business, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
• Licensing Requirements – Series 7, 63, 86 & 87, SIE
• 1-2 years experience in capital markets preferred; experience in the Fintech, Payments & Processing sector is an asset but not required
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Strong PC skills specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various market data tools
• Superior customer service focus and attitude for internal and external clients
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines, sometimes for extended periods
• Commitment to task and an attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise work and multi-task responsibilities
• Self starter - must be organized and able to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and coordinate effectively within a team environment

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, with 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
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients

Note: The good-faith expected salary range for the position is $100,000 - $160,000, depending on factors including but not limited to experience, skills, registration status, market conditions, and business needs. This range does not include other elements of total compensation, such as a discretionary bonus and benefits (e.g., 401(k) with company matching, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and paid time off).

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and play a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Details

• Address: Brookfield Place fka 3 World Financial Center, 200 Vesey Street, New York
• City: New York
• Country: United States of America
• Work hours per week: 40
• Employment Type: Regular, Full time
• Platform: Capital Markets
• Job Type: Regular
• Posted Date: 2026-03-17
• Application Deadline: 2026-06-26

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

Our Employment Opportunities

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