2026 Winter Student - Data Analyst (4 months)

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is looking for a Data Analyst Co-op for a 4-month winter placement starting January 2026. The successful candidate will support data management, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in MS Excel and VBA, and the ability to work well under pressure. This position offers valuable experience in a collaborative and dynamic team environment and is ideal for students pursuing related degrees.

Benefits

Opportunities to build close relationships

Work in a dynamic and progressive team

Leaders supporting your development

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year student with relatable experience.
• Intermediate level of MS Office skills.
• Knowledge in database and data management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of robust database and reporting systems.
• Analyze data for useful insights and build meaningful dashboards.
• Automate reporting processes to save resources.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

VBA

MS Access

Tableau

Python

Job description

Job Description

Please note: This posting is for a 4-month Student Winter 2026 placement with a start date of January 2026 and end date of April 2026.

In order to be eligible for this 4-month Student position, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of April 2026; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e., you are graduating in December 2025/April 2026), but you require the work term as a mandatory component to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying — candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

What is the opportunity?

The Data Analyst Co-op will work closely with the Corporate Client Group (CCG) National Operations Data Analytics team to support the business with data management, reporting and process improvement initiatives. The incumbent should possess data and management information related knowledge and should have a strong command of MS Excel and VBA and be familiar with MS Access. Strong problem solving, time management and attention to detail will help ensure success in this role. RBC CCG National Operations supports CCG’s planning, directing, and overseeing their operational policies, rules, initiatives, and goals. The CCG team is responsible for meeting annually established targets for revenues and returns, providing advice to our partners along with broader RBC relationship goals, while the National Operations team helps and supports the group execute long-term and short-term plans.

What will you do?

• Support the implementation of robust database and reporting systems for the CCG team and senior management
• Fulfill ad-hoc and periodic data requests based on business requirements
• Analyze data for useful insights and build meaningful dashboards and data visualizations
• Automate reporting processes to help the team save resources
• Perform data mining, cleanup and investigate discrepancies to enhance data quality
• Support database administration activities and troubleshoot user inquiries
• Document and diagram key system and data management processes

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 3rd or 4th year student with a minimum of one Co-Op placement of relatable experience
• Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science or Engineering
• Intermediate level of MS Office with a strong focus on Excel and VBA and familiarity with Access
• Related knowledge and experience in database and data management principles
• Ability to perform well under pressure, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and prioritize work
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Team player and also able to work independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven capabilities in effective management of tasks and delivering high quality work

Nice-to-have

• Tableau
• Python

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 build close relationships.

Job Skills

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: Personal & Commercial Banking

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-08

Application Deadline: 2025-09-17

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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