Associate Director, Venture Capital Strategy And Research

RBC Capital Partners

Toronto, Canada
Strategic thinking and analytical skills
Conduct market research and outreach
Build and maintain proprietary data assets
The Associate Director will play a critical role in helping internal business units identify and assess trends that could impact the future of financial services, develop investment theses and identify high potential startups for strategic partnerships or investments

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director will play a critical role in helping internal business units identify and assess trends that could impact the future of financial services, develop investment theses and identify high potential startups for strategic partnerships or investments.
  • The incumbent will also focus on increasing business unit exposure to external market innovation, by organizing events with expert speakers / companies and delivering presentations on priority topics.
  • We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director will play a critical role in helping internal business units identify and assess trends that could impact the future of financial services, develop investment theses and identify high potential startups for strategic partnerships or investments.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic thinking and analytical skills
  • Conduct market research and outreach
  • Build and maintain proprietary data assets
  • Increase business unit exposure to innovation
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for innovation and curiosity
  • Comfort in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
  • Develop and maintain effective business relationships
  • Familiarity with venture capital ecosystems

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in strategic analysis roles
  • Prior experience in Financial Services sector
  • Exposure to early-stage startup ecosystems
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Work Rights

Not specified

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