What is the opportunity?

The Associate Portfolio Manager – Treasury Liquid Asset Portfolio is a key member of the broader Corporate Treasury Markets’ team. The incumbent will support the broader team in managing $100Bn of retail liquidity assets.

With the solid backing of robust reporting, this role will lean itself to a candidate who love to impart market knowledge into algorithms and iteratively build the ideal portfolio. Residing in Toronto, our new partner will ensure we optimize Capital, Liquidity, Tax, and Enterprise balance sheet value while managing within constraints set forth by Risk, Financial Controls, and Corporate Treasury Enterprise Liquidity Management.

What you will do?

• Conduct Fundamental and Quantitative analysis on various HQLA L1, L2A and L2B issuers to identify investment opportunities and opine on relative value and pricing – including quarterly and ad hoc summaries for our major holdings and market dynamics
• Provide broad support and full back-up responsibilities to the Lead Portfolio Manager - CAD Liquid Assets. In addition, provide support for the non-CAD liquid assets and their respective Portfolios Managers (USD SSA, USD MBS etc)
• Conduct trade booking and associated operational support to the group Portfolio Managers where needed and with the required excellence
• Develop and maintain direct relationships with various HQLA L1, L2A and L2B issuers as well as maintaining relationships with the broader dealing street
• Work with our various Risk Teams to ensure sufficient limits including (but not limited to) Single Name Exposure, Counterparty Credit, Key Rate Duration, etc;
• Liase with our Debt Capital Markets’ team to support RBC’s clients who are issuing debt that falls into our milieu.
• Work with our Product Control, Reporting and Performance Management teams to improve portfolio performance reporting both in absolute terms and relative to the benchmark; Work with our Accounting Groups to ensure appropriate Hedge Accounting Structures and Controls are in place to protect the timing recognition of bank earnings

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• University Degree with a background in commerce – Finance or Accounting preferred

• Professional Designation – CFA, CPA, CA or international equivalent

• 3+ years’ front office experience with a focus on HQLA assets at an institutional level with a focus on relative value (absolute, liquidity, etc)
• Experience making buy or sell recommendation to senior team members or external clients
• Experience with interest rate and cross currency derivatives
• Experience with Hedge Accounting, Bank Capital Management, Liquidity Management, and Management Accounting
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly (verbally and written)
• Ability to partner with the entire stack of internal stakeholders (Risk Management, Financial/Product Control, Performance Management, Corporate Treasury, Debt Capital Markets, and trading)

Nice to Have

• IFRS and US GAAP Accounting knowledge
• Familiarity with Volcker, Reg W, and broader Bank Compliance
• Performance Management and Management Accounting experience
• Python, VBA, SQL

Job Skills

Derivatives, Investment Consulting, Investment Performance Measurement, Investment Risk Management, Investments, Investments Analysis, Long Term Planning, Portfolio Management, Product Services, Risk Control

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFORegularSalaried2025-08-262025-09-13

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

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