2026 CFO, Summer Data Enablement Co-op (8 months)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian financial institution is looking for a highly motivated student to join their team in Toronto. You will play an essential role in developing automation solutions and supporting data management processes. Ideal candidates should have basic programming knowledge in Python and SQL, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team. This full-time student opportunity offers valuable experience in a leading financial organization.

Benefits

Coaching and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Challenging projects

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving and proven analytical skills, with a high degree of initiative.
• Basic knowledge of programming in Python and SQL.
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading from various data sources.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with finance departments to enhance reporting processes.
• Apply design thinking with business stakeholders to deliver initiatives.
• Support data management processes for structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Programming in Python

SQL

Data extraction

Communication

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Student status

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity? This is an exciting opportunity in the COO, CFO Group where you will play an instrumental role in coordinating the development of various automation solutions and web-based applications by leveraging RBC’s big data assets. This role will work with various stakeholders in helping to identify business problems and prioritize them to unlock business value. Our team consists of highly accomplished professionals with various backgrounds in computer science, data, Business analytics, accounting and finance to deliver innovative solutions that support data‑driven decisions.

What will you do

• Play a central oversight and collaboration role across teams within the various Finance departments across the bank. This includes providing detailed data and analysis that will help other teams within the group enhance and transform their existing reporting processes and dialogue with key stakeholders.
• Apply design thinking and an agile mindset in working with business stakeholders to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new initiatives.
• Support data management processes - acquiring, transforming and storing massive volume of structured and unstructured data.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and develop and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders.

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Excellent problem solving and proven analytical skills, with a high degree of initiative.
• Basic knowledge of programming in Python and SQL.
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading from a wide variety of data sources.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate multi‑tasking skill.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience with Business Intelligence Reporting & visualizations using Tableau or similar products.
• Experience with Capital Markets, Personal & Commercial Banking, Wealth Management products and businesses.
• Experience in RBC Finance/Risk’s big data projects.

Please note:

• To be eligible for these student positions, you must either: return to school after the work term end‑date, or if you are not returning to school (e.g., 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?

• 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 and make a difference.
• Opportunities to build close relationships.

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.

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: 2025-12-12

Application Deadline: 2026-01-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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