Vice President, Australian Metals & Mining (Gold) Equity Analyst

About the role

RBC's Metals & Mining Equity Research team is hiring an experienced equity analyst to lead coverage of the Australian gold sector. The role sits within a high-performing research team connected to RBC's global Metals & Mining research platforms in North America and the UK, with close engagement with equity sales and trading, institutional clients, gold company management, investor relations and industry participants.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and publish independent investment research on Australian listed gold companies, thematic industry notes and timely production/earnings analysis.
• Build and maintain detailed, asset-by-asset financial models for the mining sector.
• Manage relationships with global buy-side clients, delivering investment recommendations and sector insights through meetings, calls and marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate access to corporate management teams, industry experts, site visits and sector conferences for institutional investors.
• Ensure all research and client interactions comply with RBC's internal policies, global compliance standards and local regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area such as Geology, Mining/Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Finance or Mathematics.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with a track record of high-quality analytical work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Prior sell-side or buy-side equity research experience preferred; mining or resources professionals looking to move into research will also be considered.
• Nice to have: CFA charterholder.

Required skills

• Strong financial modelling, including scenario and sensitivity analysis.
• Financial statement analysis and valuation methods (DCF, NAV, peer comparables).
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain investment views to sophisticated institutional clients.

What we offer

• Total rewards program with bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Coaching and development opportunities, and a world-class financial services training program.
• A dynamic, collaborative team in a high-performing research group.