2025 CFO, Fall Capital Markets Performance Management Co-op (4 Months)

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual for a dynamic student position in financial planning and budgeting. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leaders and enhance reporting processes in a fast-paced environment. You will develop analytical tools, participate in financial close processes, and conduct impactful analyses. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will make a meaningful difference, and take advantage of networking opportunities with diverse peers across Canada. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while pursuing your CPA or CFA designation.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Networking opportunities

Coaching and development support

Qualifications

• Experience with PowerPoint and Excel is crucial.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve tracking and reporting of CM projects.
• Conduct analyses for senior management on business drivers.

Skills

PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Interest in CPA or CFA designation

Job description

Job Summary

Provides support for financial planning and budgeting processes. Applies complete knowledge, skills, and practices to perform assignments.

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

This role will jointly support Performance Management's Cost Advisory and Platform PM team. You will assist in enhancing the delivery of reporting to senior business leaders and other Finance partners for both financial and non-financial data related to costs. This position is suitable for individuals seeking a fast-paced environment with high visibility across RBC Capital Markets.

What will you do?

1. Maintain and improve tracking and reporting of CM projects and cost initiatives benefits.
2. Assess the financial impact of initiatives and strategic decisions, incorporating impacts into future forecasts and plans.
3. Develop ad hoc analytical tools and initiatives, including automating key processes and reports, in collaboration with management.
4. Participate in month-end and quarter-end P&L close processes, performing analysis and reconciliations, liaising with global finance personnel.
5. Conduct ad hoc analyses for senior management to better understand business drivers and identify opportunities for performance improvement, revenue growth, or cost reduction.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experience with PowerPoint and presentation tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Motivated individual capable of working under pressure in a high-stakes environment.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Interest in obtaining a CPA or CFA designation.

Nice-to-have

• Exposure to Capital Markets products and businesses.
• Experience in accounting/finance and reporting environments.
• Knowledge of analytical tools and managing large datasets.

Please note: To be eligible for these student positions, you must either:

• Be returning to school after the work term end-date; or
• If not returning to school (i.e., graduating immediately after the work term), you must require the full work term to graduate successfully.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on challenges, progressive thinking, and collaboration. At RBC, you will have opportunities to:

• Interact with leaders supporting your development through coaching and management.
• Network and build relationships with students from diverse backgrounds across Canada.
• Make a meaningful impact through your work.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team.

We encourage you to apply early, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline is May 26, 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps. You can check your application status by logging into your RBC profile.

RBC supports flexible work arrangements where available. The successful candidate must be located in Ontario during the work term. Specific virtual, hybrid, or in-office arrangements will be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

Job Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST, TORONTO

City: TORONTO

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full-time

Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-05-09

Application Deadline: 2025-05-27

Note: Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day before the deadline.

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