2027 Winter - ECCO, Data Intern (4 Months)

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is offering a 4‑month Winter 2027 student placement as a Data Analyst/Engineer with ECCO in Toronto. The role focuses on analyzing and delivering reporting solutions, building dashboards, and enabling AI initiatives.

You will work within a 1LOD governance group ensuring data accuracy and scalable architectures. The position requires strong data skills (Tableau/Power BI, Python/SQL/VBA), relational databases, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution focusing on data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics or machine learning.
• Experience with relational databases and data management methodologies (data modeling, ETL).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) to create charts and graphs; use advanced formulas.
• Programming skills for data analysis (Python, SQL, VBA).
• Ability to perform complex data analysis on large data sets and present findings to stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and deliver reporting solutions using RBC analytics tools (Tableau, databases, Python).
• Develop and enhance reporting dashboards to meet new business requirements.
• Perform data reconciliation and validation checks for report accuracy across platforms.
• Support AI tool development with advanced analytics and prompt engineering.
• Apply data warehousing concepts to support scalable data architectures.
• Contribute to the RBC development community beyond your team.

Skills

Relational databases

Python

SQL

VBA

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary student in data science/CS/math/stat ML

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Tableau/Power BI

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? Are you interested in the opportunity to work with Data and AI at RBC? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for a co‑op role as a Data Analyst/Engineer with The Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO). ECCO is a centralized first line of defense (1LOD) group with the goal of embedding a culture of risk ownership and operational excellence to elevate the control environment. Our Practice Management Governance and Reporting team serves to drive reporting consistency and excellence of non‑financial risk at the Enterprise level.

What will you do?

• Analyze, design, and deliver reporting solutions using RBC's analytics tools (Tableau, databases, Python, etc.)
• Develop and enhance reporting dashboards that align with new business requirements
• Perform data reconciliation and validation checks to ensure report accuracy and consistency across platforms
• Support AI tool development initiatives through advanced analytics capabilities and prompt engineering
• Apply data warehouse concepts and methodologies to support scalable and efficient data architectures
• Be an active contributor to not only your individual team, but to the RBC development community

What do you need to succeed?

Must‑have

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post‑secondary institution with a focus on data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning
• Experience of relational databases and Data Management methodologies (ex. data modeling, automation, extract, transform, load)
• Experience of Data Visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI) to create charts & graphs, advanced formulas
• Programming skills for data analysis (ex. Python, SQL, VBA)
• Ability to perform complex data analysis on large volumes of data and present findings to stakeholders
• 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

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience in AI (Ex. Product Owner/Development/Prompt Engineering)
• Proficient in building statistical and algorithmic models with complex and large datasets, including but not limited to: supervised statistical learning, clustering, natural language processing, recommendation systems, times‑series analysis, experimental design (A/B testing), data visualization, deep learning
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems) quickly and apply new knowledge

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.

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a 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

Please note:

This posting is for a 4‑months Winter 2027 Student placement with a start date of January 2027, and end date of April 2027. In order to be eligible for this 4‑months Student position, you must either: Be returning back to school after the work term end‑date of April 2027 ; or If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in April 2027), you must require the full 4‑months work term as a mandatory component to in order 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.

If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in‑office arrangements for this Integrated Learning/ Co‑op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

ET27 Job Skills

• Automation
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Detail‑Oriented
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Listening Effectively
• Microsoft Office 365
• Personal Development
• Personal Initiative
• Python (Programming Language)
• Researching
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Tableau (Software)

Additional Job Details

Address: BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

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.

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