Analyst/ Associate, Collateral Analyst
RBC is hiring an Analyst/ Associate, Collateral Analyst in New York, United States. It pays $135k-$200k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on RBC.
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- Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Excel, SQL and credit analysis.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 869 other open roles at RBC.
- The role was posted in the last few days.
AI in this role
Support residential mortgage loan business by reviewing collateral, monitoring portfolios, and managing risk.
Job Description
Analyst/ Associate, Collateral Analyst
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking an Analyst or Associate level Collateral Analyst for our financing team, primarily to support the residential mortgage loan business. This role is central to ensuring portfolio integrity, maintaining compliance with our credit framework, and supporting the operational and risk management infrastructure that underpins our warehouse lending activities. This role will serve as a key liaison between collateral management, operations, IT development, and risk management. There will also be an opportunity to participate in the growth of the business by helping to build our capabilities in new products and market sectors.
What will you do?
- Collateral Intake and Credit Box Compliance
Assist in reviewing all incoming loan collateral against our pre-defined credit box by evaluating loan characteristics and supporting documentation. - Portfolio Surveillance
Conduct ongoing surveillance of the active loan portfolio, monitoring for credit deterioration, undue concentration risk, and data defects using monthly servicing data and periodic credit updates. - Processing Servicing Data
Assist in validating and reconciling loan balances, paydowns, and status changes across the portfolio. - Process Automation
Identify manual workflows and screening logic that are candidates for automation, working closely with the IT development team to audit current processes and assist in the design and testing of automated solutions. - Risk Management
Assist in the identification, measurement, and monitoring of key risk exposures at the portfolio level, including counterparty, market, and credit risk.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
- 2–3 plus years of experience in credit analysis, loan portfolio management, mortgage origination, or related finance function
- Strong Excel proficiency and comfort with data manipulation, validation, and reconciliation
- Ability to work with structured data; familiarity with databases or SQL is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and process discipline
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice-to-have
- Experience in whole loans and/or securitization analytics (RMBS, or other structured product types)
- Familiarity with or background in mortgage/warehouse lending
- Knowledge of credit rating methodologies or portfolio risk analytics
- Experience with business process automation or requirements gathering for IT projects
- Proficiency in Python, R, or other data analysis tools
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 include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
* 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.
* Opportunities to do challenging work.
* Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
The expected salary range for this particular position is $135,000-$200,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.
You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
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 marker shareholder value
Job Skills
Bond Trading, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Futures Exchange, Market Risk, Options Analysis, Systems Applications, Trade Client ReportingAdditional Job Details
Address:
BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET:NEW YORKCity:
New YorkCountry:
United States of AmericaWork hours/week:
40Employment Type:
Full timePlatform:
CAPITAL MARKETSJob Type:
RegularPay Type:
SalariedPosted Date:
2026-10-27Application Deadline:
2026-11-27Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Our Employment Opportunities
At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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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How we rate this
Analyst/ Associate, Collateral Analyst at RBC rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- Tell me about a project where credit analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where portfolio management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where mortgage lending was part of your work. What did you do?
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- Walk me through how you've used Excel in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Credit Analysis, Portfolio Management, Mortgage Lending, Risk Management, and Excel. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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