Associate - GIB, Metals and Mining

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC are looking for an Associate to join the Global Mining and Metals Investment Banking team in London. You will be responsible for providing Investment Banking services (M&A, ECM, DCM and leverage finance) to corporate and private equity clients within the Mining & Metals sector.

What will you do?

• Lead and manage workstreams on M&A, equity financing and debt financing transactions, working closely in co-operation with local and global teams across the Mining & Metals sector
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients and counterparties on live mandates, supporting senior bankers in relationship development and deal execution
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality marketing pitchbooks and related materials, ensuring accuracy and strategic coherence
• Build comprehensive financial models and perform valuation analysis to support mandated deals and client presentations
• Conduct and supervise in-depth research and financial analysis
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on technical skills and professional standards
• Contribute to sector coverage efforts by maintaining market intelligence, tracking deal activity, and identifying prospective clients and themes

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with academic coursework in finance, accounting or a related quantitative discipline
• Notable experience in Investment Banking or Transaction Advisory (mining sector / M&A transaction experience)
• Demonstrated track record of executing transactions end-to-end, including managing workstreams, coordinating with external advisors, and delivering under tight timelines
• A strong understanding of the sector, including key players, strategic dynamics, and current industry challenges would be desirable
• Ability to independently build, audit, and present complex financial models and select appropriate valuation methodologies for sector-specific situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work effectively within collaborative, fast-paced team environments
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members

Nice to have

• CFA level 1, 2 or 3 or ACA
• FCA registered

What is 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, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Agency Notice

RBC Group does not accept agency resumés.  Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location.  RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON

City:

London

Country:

United Kingdom

Work hours/week:

35

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-07-21

Application Deadline:

2026-08-04

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

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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