2026 CFO, Summer Financial Analyst Opportunities (4-16 Months)

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking Financial Analysts for placements across various finance sectors. Responsibilities include analyzing financial results, developing models, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a related post-secondary program and possess strong analytical skills. This role provides collaboration with diverse teams, essential work experience, and potential for future career growth in finance.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Professional development coaching

Meaningful work experience

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial results.
• Develop financial models and data visualizations.
• Assist with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Conduct data analysis for trends and risks.
• Partner with business units for financial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Currently enrolled in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

Job Description

What is the Opportunity?

By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple Financial Analyst opportunities across RBC’s CFO group. This includes placements in areas such as:

• Investor Services Finance
• Balance Sheet Advisory
• Financial & Regulatory Reporting
• Wholesale Financial Control
• Canadian Banking Finance
• Performance Management
• Product Control
• Insurance Finance
• Wealth Management Finance
• General Ledger Governance & Advisory
• Functions Finance
• Enterprise Hedge Accounting

You will gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, reporting, modeling, forecasting and process improvement while collaborating with diverse teams and leaders across RBC.

What will you do?

Responsibilities will vary by team

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial results, forecasts, budgets and variance reports
• Develop and enhance financial models, dashboards, and data visualizations (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or other tools)
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations and disclosure reporting
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, supporting strategic decision-making
• Support internal control processes, compliance requirements, and regulatory reporting
• Partner with business unit to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, or improve financial processes
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, performance measurement initiatives, and special analyses

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline
• Eligible to complete a work term starting January 2026 (4, 8, 12, or 16 months)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines

Nice-to-have

• Previous co-op or work experience in finance, accounting, data analytics, or financial reporting
• Knowledge of financial reporting, derivatives, financial products and concepts (balance sheet, liquidity, etc)
• Experience using analytical tools and managing large data sets
• Experience with coding or analytics tools (Python, VBA, SQL, R, C, HIVE) and/or data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge and an understanding of financial statement analysis
• Interest in pursuing a CPA or CFA

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

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.