2027 CFO Winter/Summer Data Enablement Co-Op (8 Months)

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada is seeking a Student/Coop role within the CFO Group to coordinate development of automation solutions and web-based applications using big data assets. You will collaborate with Finance teams to enhance reporting and drive data-driven decisions.

The position emphasizes problem solving, programming basics in Python/SQL, and experience with data extraction/ETL in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, fixed-term student/co-op opportunity at RBC’s Toronto office.

Qualifications

• Must-have Excellent problem solving and proven analytical skills, with a high degree of initiative.
• Basic knowledge of programming in Python and SQL.
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading from a wide variety of data sources.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized oversight across Finance teams and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting processes.
• Apply design thinking and agile mindset with business stakeholders to deliver new initiatives.
• Support data management processes—acquiring, transforming and storing large volumes of data.
• Develop and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Python

SQL

Data extraction/ETL

Excel

Communication

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? 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 initiatives. 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 Excellent problem solving and proven analytical skills, with a high degree of initiative
• Basic knowledge of programming in Python and SQL.
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading from a wide variety of data sources.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate multi-tasking skill
• Advance knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Nice-to-have Experience with Business Intelligence Reporting & visualizations using Tableau or similar products
• Experience with Capital Markets, Personal & Commercial Banking, Wealth Management products and businesses
• Experience in RBC Finance/Risk’s big data projects.

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. 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
• Computer Literacy
• Detail-Oriented
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Listening Effectively
• Personal Development
• Personal Initiative

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: 2026-08-24

Application Deadline: 2026-09-21 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

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. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.