2026 CAE, CTG Audit Analyst Summer (4 months)

RBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Audit Analyst to support internal audit engagements and regulatory compliance initiatives. This role emphasizes the development of control testing skills, critical thinking, and risk mitigation strategies. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in finance or Business Administration, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and be able to work effectively both independently and in teams. The position offers hands-on exposure within a collaborative environment, with networking opportunities across Canada.

Benefits

Coaching and mentoring from senior leaders

Networking opportunities with diverse backgrounds

Impactful, meaningful work

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong personal skills and ability to work independently and within a team.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to control testing and ensure effective practices are followed.
• Analyze information and develop work outcomes to audit teams.
• Build relationships and networks with colleagues and leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelors or Master’s degree in finance or Business Administration

Job description

Job Description

As an Audit Analyst in the Centralized Testing Group, you will collaborate within a dynamic, global team to support internal audit engagements, regulatory compliance initiatives, risk monitoring activities, and other critical operations under the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Group. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to high-quality audit deliverables while gaining hands‑on exposure to RBC’s products, services, businesses, and technology platforms. This role emphasizes developing control testing skills and critical thinking, with opportunities to identify innovative solutions for enhancing audit processes and risk mitigation strategies. Through this role, you will build foundational expertise in audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance within a collaborative, global environment, positioning yourself for growth in the field.

What will you do?

• Contribute to the execution of control testing, ensuring effective practices and established methodologies are followed. Also ensure that quality documentation is produced by assessing the design and operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Develop an understanding of the control environment, analyze information, execute testing, and develop and communicate work outcomes to audit teams.
• Receive frequent mentoring from colleagues, including senior leaders from Internal Audit, who will support your growth and ability to achieve career goals. Develop long‑term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Working towards a Bachelors or Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration or other related field
• Strong personal skills and the ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Highly organized with good attention to detail and very high level of accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet time‑sensitive deadlines

Nice‑to‑have

• Basic knowledge of control testing methodologies, risk management, regulatory / compliance principles, and/or audit principles.
• Understanding of banking operations, processes and controls.
• Flexible mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in a dynamically changing environment.

Please note

• Be returning back to school after the work term end‑date; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating immediately after the work term), you must require the full work term as a mandatory component in order to graduate successfully.

What’s in it for you?

• Interact with leaders who support your development through coaching and managing
• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
• Make a difference and lasting impact through meaningful work
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team

Job Skills

Analyze Information, Audit Engagements, Audit Processes, Communication, Computer Literacy, Controls Testing, Detail‑Oriented, Internal Auditing, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

• Address: 885 GEORGIA ST W: VANCOUVER
• City: Vancouver
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: INTERNAL AUDIT
• Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2025-12-19
• Application Deadline: 2026-01-19
• Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

At 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.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying- candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is January 18, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.