Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Portfolio Advisory team is responsible for providing independent investment advice and guidance to the 2000+ investment advisors and their teams across RBC Dominion Securities.

As a member of the Portfolio Advisory Group, the Associate Portfolio Advisor, ETFs helps advisors construct and manage portfolios for retail clients, with a focus on ETFs. The role also provides the opportunity to deliver a considerable range of thought leadership through a broad range of internal and client-oriented channels.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, communication skills, an interest in developing their knowledge of the capital markets and investment management, the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, be a strong problem solver, and the ability to interpret and articulate complex information.

What will you do?

• Develop an expertise and provide research/support on ETFs to a national network of full-service investment advisors
• Research and evaluate ETF and industry trends to provide insights for investment decisions
• Provide thought leadership around ETFs, including written publications 
• Leverage research resources by highlighting relevant investment ideas and analysis
• Support members of the multi-asset strategy team with the construction and management of a suite of multi-asset/multi-solution and ETF portfolios

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Bachelor's Degree or higher level education
• Quick learner and strong adaptability
• Excellent communicator (writing, speaking, presenting)
• Ability to dissect complex ideas and concepts to provide clear, timely and relevant insights.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of the dynamics of the global equity and fixed income markets, and the ability to assess risk and opportunity across asset classes
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of diligence
• Ability to work and successfully collaborate in a team environment

Nice to have

• Previous experience working with investment advisors and/or portfolio managers
• Portfolio management experience
• Experience with investment analysis-related software such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Morningstar, FactSet, etc.

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.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• 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 and geographies.

Job Skills

Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Services Industry, Fund Analysis, Information Capture, Investment Banking Analysis, Investment Performance Measurement, Investment Risk Management, Investments Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-02-17

Application Deadline:

2026-03-03

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

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$55,000.00 - $90,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

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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