2027 Summer Internship - GAM Distribution

About the role

RBC Global Asset Management seeks summer interns in Boston to support its Sales and Distribution team. The role offers hands-on experience across distribution strategy, market intelligence, competitive analysis, business management, client research, marketing analytics, and institutional sales support within the asset management industry.

Responsibilities

• Research prospective institutional clients and markets, presenting conclusions to support RBC’s distribution strategy.
• Support Institutional Distribution and Business Management teams with business development administration and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing to optimize electronic content distribution and analyze engagement metrics.
• Provide analytical support to Institutional Sales and Client Solutions teams as directed by team leads.
• Conduct research projects related to the asset management industry and institutional distribution.
• Consolidate distribution metrics to measure sales activity and progress against strategic objectives.

Program Details

• Participate in learning sessions, social outings, volunteer work, career development, and networking opportunities.
• Gain exposure to executive leadership while working alongside experienced financial services professionals.
• The internship requires 40 hours per week for its duration.
• The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with full-time student or co-op employment status.

Requirements

• Be a junior or senior graduating between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Pursue a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate academic excellence within the relevant major and strong research, reporting, and technical skills.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, listen attentively, and interpret client needs.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and customer relationship management systems proficiently.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, adaptability, attention to detail, self-motivation, and comfort working in a hybrid environment.