2027 CFO, Winter Data Engineer (8 months)

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in Toronto is seeking a student/coop role within the Office of the CFO to coordinate the development of automation solutions and web-based applications by leveraging RBC's big data assets. You will work with stakeholders to identify business problems, prioritize initiatives, and unlock business value across Finance departments.

The role emphasizes design thinking, agile delivery, and collaboration on ETL initiatives, data management, and web portal development to

Qualifications

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and web development.
• Hands-on experience with data processing tools (Pandas, Polars) and ETL workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight across Finance teams to enhance reporting processes.
• Develop and manage ETL initiatives and web portal development.
• Support data management: acquire, transform, and store large data volumes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive value.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Python

SQL

Web development

Pandas

Polars

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Tools

Github Actions

Tableau

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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven initiative


• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and web development


• Hands-on experience with data processing tools (Pandas, Polars, etc.) and ETL workflows across diverse data sources


• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills


• Clear oral and written communication abilities


• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and collaborate effectively with a positive, honest approach

Nice-to-have

• Github Actions automation expertise


• Business Intelligence visualization experience (Tableau or equivalent)


• Domain knowledge in Capital Markets, Personal & Commercial Banking, or Wealth Management


• Involvement in RBC Finance/Risk big data initiatives

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: 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

Communication, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Pandas Python Library, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Polar Codes, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)

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: 2026-09-23


• Application Deadline: 2026-10-05


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

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 84,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to more than 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries.

Learn more at rbc.com.

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