2026 Wealth Management, Winter Analytics Software Developer (8 Months)

Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Toronto is seeking a student intern to develop and maintain software solutions for investment performance reporting. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic team, optimizing existing processes, and contributing to innovative projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Finance or Computer Science and possess strong analytical skills. Opportunities for professional development and networking are provided.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Networking with a diverse student group

Impactful work in a collaborative environment

Qualifications

• High proficiency in working with large datasets using Python and SQL.
• Basic knowledge of the mutual fund industry and financial markets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack software solutions for performance reporting.
• Optimize existing software to improve efficiency.
• Manage databases and perform data engineering tasks.

Skills

Python

SQL

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Overview

As part of RBC Global Asset Management, the Performance team plays a critical role in delivering accurate and timely investment performance analysis and reporting on a global scale. As a team member, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting processes and analytical tools. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with investment teams and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What will you do?

This role focuses on software development, with an emphasis on automating and digitizing legacy processes. You will support the Fixed Income Performance team, with key responsibilities including:

• Develop and maintain full-stack software solutions to support performance reporting and analysis.
• Optimize existing software to improve efficiency and performance.
• Manage databases effectively, including performing data engineering tasks such as normalization and optimization.
• Write complex queries to extract and analyze data accurately.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of new and existing web applications.
• Oversee project management tasks to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives.
• Design and develop precise, strategy-specific performance reports tailored to various investment strategies.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• This is a technology role on the business side, finance related experience and/or coursework is highly valued.
• Proficient in working with large datasets using Python and SQL.
• Basic knowledge of the mutual fund industry and financial markets.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Exhibits strong attention to detail and ensures accuracy when working with large datasets.
• Possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-have

• Previous internship experience in a related industry is highly valued.
• Familiarity working with GitHub Copilot.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Thorough understanding of web development and experience working with Dash and Plotly.

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

Communication, Detail-Oriented, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)

Additional Job Details

Address: RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-08-21

Application Deadline: 2025-09-20

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.