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Job Title Associate, Sustainable Finance, Corporate Client Group



What is the opportunity?

In this role, you will be part of the Corporate Client Group (CCG) - Sustainable Finance (SF) team which is responsible for the mid-market ESG strategy as it relates to client engagement, framework design and execution. The SF team integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors across the core mid-market platform to position CCG as a market leader in sustainable (green, social, transition) finance. CCG SF provides structuring advice relating to Sustainable Finance loan products, including Green Loans (GL) and Sustainability Linked Loans (SLL), thereby supporting the financing requirements of borrowers in CCG. We have responsibility for SF related matters on these transactions, from identifying fit with clients, informing them on product offerings, evaluating and establishing KPI/appropriate use of proceeds, reviewing loan documentation, coordinating with environmental risk as well as monitoring and compliance. CCG SF works closely with partners across the enterprise, including Capital Markets Sustainable Finance Group, BFS Strategy, Enterprise & Transformation Strategy, Corporate Citizenship and Group Risk Management.

What will you do?

Develop pitch books and client-related materials related to sustainable finance products (e.g. Green/Social/Sustainability and Sustainability-linked financial products)

Assist in deal execution and coordinate with Relationship Managers, Finance, ABL, M&A, MMLIF and other groups to support clients' ESG needs

Support Finance team's credit submissions, including research and due diligence as part of transaction processes

Monitor global sustainability and ESG trends, themes, and topics

Analyze quantitative data related to sustainable finance

Review research and reports to distill insights to support client-facing thought-leadership

There may be opportunities to assist with Climate projects/initiatives at the Enterprise level

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

Undergraduate or master's degree in business, accounting or finance

2+ years' experience in either finance/investment management/management consulting and/or sustainability

Knowledge of key trends, themes and issues related to ESG, sustainable finance and sustainability

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain relationships at all levels of organization

Well organized and able to set priorities and devote appropriate attention to each assignment resulting in performing well under pressure, meeting time sensitive deadlines, prioritizing work and being able to work on multiple projects.

Ability to take initiative and function independently, balanced with strong teamwork and

collaboration skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proven quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

Strong attention to detail

Nice-to-have

Ability to commit to over and above regular work hours

Experience with Bloomberg, S&P and third-party ESG data services such Sustainalytics and MSCI

Knowledge of sustainability standards and frameworks including SASB and TCFD

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.

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 and make a difference.

Opportunities to build close relationships.

Job Summary

Address: TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

City: CAN-ON-TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: Personal and Commercial Banking

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2022-11-01-07:00

Application Deadline: 2022-11-14-08:00

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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