2026 CFO, Summer Data Engineer (8 months)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian financial institution is seeking a Student/Coop in the COO, CFO Group to develop automation solutions and web applications using big data assets. The role involves coordinating with various finance departments, applying design thinking, and utilizing skills in Python and SQL. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and a collaborative attitude, participating in a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence in financial processes.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong programming background in Python and SQL.
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of automation solutions and web applications.
• Provide detailed data and analysis to enhance reporting processes.
• Support data management processes for structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Big Data

Collaboration

Data ETL

Finance

Python (Programming Language)

Structured Query Language (SQL)

Tableau (Software)

Tableau Server

Web Development

Work Collaboratively

Job description

Job Description

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 supports 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 ETL initiative and web portal development.
• 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 relationship with relevant stakeholders

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Excellent problem solving and proven analytical skills, with a high degree of initiative
• Strong background of programming in Python, web development and SQL
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading from a wide variety of data sources and systems
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate multi-tasking skill
• Advance knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive, honest, and collaborative attitude

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.

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.

• 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 building close relationships

Job Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Big Data
• Collaboration
• Data ETL
• Finance
• Python (Programming Language)
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Tableau (Software)
• Tableau Server
• Web Development
• Work Collaboratively

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: 2025-12-16

Application Deadline: 2026-01-19

Note

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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

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