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Investment Associate

RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026 CLOSED ON 4/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Associate position at RBC Capital Markets, LLC?

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Join a growing team and use your analytical and communication skills as well as industry knowledge to help clients obtain their financial goals and plan for the future. You will work closely with one or more Financial Advisors (FA) and help them grow their business, educate clients regarding products and services, monitor client activity and performance, communicate investment strategy, and gather information for wealth planning.

At RBC Wealth Management, your career progression matters to us. We offer training, development and learning resources so you continue to grow your career in a way that matters to you.

What will you do?

  • Gather client suitability information, open new accounts, and assist with asset gathering.
  • Facilitate the transfer of funds and securities and the issuance of checks, wire transfers and ACH disbursements when requested.
  • Process investment advisory agreements and monitor account surveillance on the AdvisoryLink platform.
  • Identify business development opportunities with the goal of increasing revenue, enhancing client relationships and streamlining day-to-day processes.
  • Provide a high level of service to clients by anticipating needs and completing requests efficiently.
  • At the FA's request, research and communicate investment strategies and recommendations to clients.
  • Research complex problems in clients' accounts with assistance from business partners and deliver an effective and acceptable resolution.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

  • 3 years of Registered Client Associate experience or related industry experience
  • Series 7 and 66 (or 63/65)
  • Advanced understanding of the stock market, investments and retirement plans and working knowledge of fixed income products, equities, mutual funds, insurance, annuities and applicable compliance rules and regulations
  • Computer proficiency
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to continually maintain and build relationships, being detail-oriented, possessing outstanding written and verbal communication and problem solving skills, and ability to navigate multiple demands in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Nice-to-have

  • Salesforce experience
  • Knowledge of Money Guide Pro planning software

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.

  • 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
  • Flexible work/life balance options
  • Opportunities to do challenging work
  • Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
  • Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $55,00 - $88,000, depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan. RBC's compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays 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

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Job Skills

Customer Knowledge, Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Group Problem Solving, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Oral Communications, Perseverance and Follow-Through, Product Services, Sales Activities

Additional Job Details

Address:

610 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE:NEWPORT BEACH

City:

Newport Beach

Country:

United States of America

Work hours/week:

40

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-12-09

Application Deadline:

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.


RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally-protected factors.

 

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