2026 Summer Student Opportunities Technology & Operations - Cyber Security Analyst, 4 Months

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Cyber Security Co-op to analyze potential cyber threats and work on data visualization. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be currently enrolled in a relevant Canadian post-secondary program. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to build lasting relationships and contribute to meaningful projects. Join us to enhance your skills and make a lasting impact in the technology and operations domain.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Career development support

Casual work environment

Work-life balance activities

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research and analyze security threats.

Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory analysis on various data sources to improve detection of cyber threats.
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
• Present information using data visualization techniques.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Communication

Creativity

Interpersonal Relationships

Listening Effectively

Personal Development

Personal Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, technology, engineering, or business analysis

Tools

MS Office

Hadoop

Tableau

Splunk

SQL

VBA

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Cyber Security Co-op at RBC? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for multiple roles available across RBC Technology & Operations.

Some exciting roles you'll be considered for:

• Cyber Security Analyst
• Security Risk Analyst
• Security Analyst

What will you do?

• Perform exploratory analysis on various data sources and employ statistical techniques to improve detection of potential cyber threats.
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
• Present information using data visualization techniques.
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges.
• Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.
• Share intelligence findings and reports with communities of interest and partners.
• Update intelligence knowledgebase and threat profiles as needed.
• Proactively search for threats and suspicious behavior within the enterprise.
• Develop and maintain process and procedure documentation, and stay current with the threat landscape.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on computer science, technology, engineering, business analysis or equivalent.
• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience or understanding of open-source software frameworks (Hadoop), data visualization tools (Tableau and Splunk), and databases (SQL and/or VBA).
• Ability to research and analyze security threats.

Nice-to-have

• Prior experience in data integration of disparate data sources.
• Knowledge of design, development and implementation utilizing current analytics technologies and architecture, as well as data warehouse concepts and methodologies.
• Relational database concepts and design experience.
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts quickly and apply new knowledge.
• Understanding of incident handling and forensics, risk assessment & quantification methodologies, and familiarity with automated security monitoring systems and log correlation.
• Microsoft Windows and Unix Operating Systems basics.

What’s in it for you?

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds across Canada.
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to build your career toolkit while enjoying work-life balance.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually.

Additional Information

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, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps.

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Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address: 16 YORK ST: TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

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.

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.

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