2026 CFO, Global Markets Advisory Summer Student (4 months)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major Canadian bank is seeking a Student/Coop in its Finance Advisory group. In this role, you will support the Capital Markets team by enhancing financial forecasting processes and data strategy initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced knowledge of MS Excel (VBA), and excellent communication abilities. Opportunities for networking and professional development are available within a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Networking with diverse students

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to convert financial data into actionable advice.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (VBA) and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and collaboration across teams.
• Enhance reporting processes and stakeholder dialogue.
• Support advisory functions with financial models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

MS Excel (VBA)

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Currently enrolled in school

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity in RBC's Finance Advisory group under the Capital Markets Performance Management team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering value-add inputs and support in developing model frameworks that enable our Finance leaders and advisory team to enhance the current forecasting and financial planning process as well as enrich the data strategy across the group and broader RBC enterprise. The ultimate goal of Capital Market’s financial modelling initiative is to develop a future state where business forecasts are supported by bottoms-up macroeconomic data and models, and where financial advice, assessment and tracking business results, competitive benchmarking, real-time decision support, detailed analytics, and scenario / what-if attribution analysis can be tied to macroeconomic indicators.

Data strategy efforts that the team leads are also focused on driving forward the “Future of Finance” in efforts to enrich the existing data infrastructure to promote greater value-add insights and advice offered by the team to senior management, the CFO and the Capital Market’s front office.

What will you do?

• Play a central oversight and collaboration role across teams within the department, providing detailed data and analysis to help other teams enhance and transform their reporting processes and dialogue with key stakeholders.
• Build a thorough knowledge of key Capital Markets businesses and financial reporting processes.
• Be instrumental in advanced analytic capabilities that support advisory functions to the Capital Market’s senior management team across Finance and the Front Office, Group Risk Management by aiding in the development and advancement of financial models and data inventories/dashboards.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Ability to convert financial data and knowledge into clear and concise messaging with actionable advice for business partners
• Excellent problem solving and proven analytical skills, with a high degree of initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate multi-tasking skill
• Advance knowledge of MS Excel (VBA) and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge about Capital Markets businesses is a plus
• Project management is a plus

Please note

In order to be eligible for these student positions, you must either:

• 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?

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. At RBC, you will have opportunities to:

• 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

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: 2025-12-15

Application Deadline: 2026-01-19

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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.