RBC Leadership Development Program- 2026

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian bank is seeking candidates for its Leadership Development Program. This two-year rotational program involves key challenges that enhance professional skills. Ideal candidates are master's students with 3-7 years of experience, strong leadership, communication skills, and a proactive mindset. The positions are based in Toronto and require in-office presence.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Career coaching

Competitive compensation

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Currently a master's level student graduating before January or July 2026.
• 3-7 years of professional work experience.
• Proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in four, 6-month rotations with ownership from day one.
• Involve in strategic planning and data analysis.
• Work with senior leadership and develop collaboration skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Proactive

Curiosity

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Python

Job description

Job Description

Are you a leader? Do you want to apply your leadership skills at RBC, while continuing to develop your skills in a unique and accelerated leadership development program, with the largest bank in Canada?

The goal of the RBC Leadership Development Program is to form a pipeline of talent and cultivate future leaders for RBC. This is a two-year rotational program that allows you the opportunity to enhance your professional skills by completing four, 6-month rotations. Explore the challenges of working on key initiatives and complex business issues requiring strategic thinking, innovation, and strong analytical skills. Work with leaders while developing an understanding of the importance of collaboration and how you can make a difference. We don’t just want you to be part of our future – we want you to help shape it!

Please note:Before submitting your application,read theapplication processat the bottom of this description carefully to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Your application will not be considered if you do not follow these directions.

As an Associate in the RBC Leadership Development Program, you will join either CFO Group, CAE Group, (Internal Audit), or Group Risk Management. Following the program’s completion, you are expected to continue your career path by obtaining a role within the same stream you are hired for.

What will you do?

• Each rotation will offer three, specific, challenging goals.
• You will have ownership and accountability from the first day in the program.
• Some of the tasks you may be involved with include - projects, key initiatives, strategic planning, data analysis, creating presentations, creating dashboards, regular month end or quarterly business as usual tasks etc.
• Based on the principle that leaders learn best from experience, you will learn about the diverse, multi-faceted, global organization of RBC
• You will have challenging opportunities to grow your career and broaden your knowledge of RBC.

The ideal candidate for the Leadership Development Program is an individual who offers the following:

• Currently a master's level student who will graduate before the start of the program in January or July of 2026
• You have 3-7 years of professional and continuous work experience.
• Proactive, take initiative, drive change and aim to provide solutions.
• Self-managed with the ability to work independently, with little direction.
• Proven leadership experience (i.e., at school, at work, in the community, etc.)
• Confident yet humble; ready to learn & grow; open and receptive to feedback.
• Strong communication skills; willingness to speak up and listen to diverse perspectives.
• Positive and can-do attitude (i.e., “what can I do for RBC?”)
• Collaborative; team player
• Ability to handle ambiguity and deal with constant change
• Curiosity and a thirst for continuous learning and innovation
• Aptitude to embrace and leverage emerging technologies

Additional requirements for CFO and Group Risk Management streams:

CFO Group

• Advanced technical skills – Excel, Financial Modeling, Tableau, VBA & Macros
• Innovative and Creative
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial theory, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical work environment
• Considered an asset: CPA, CFA, CA; Python; Data Analytical skills

Group Risk Management:

• Analytical with strong quantitative skills
• Advanced technical skills – Financial Modeling; Macros; VBA; Python; SQL, SAS, Tableau; R; Matlab;
• Considered an asset: Designations FRM, CFA

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best while 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 mutual success.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful assignments in dynamic, collaborative, progressive and high-performing teams
• Robust learning opportunities
• Dedicated career coaching and consistent feedback to support your development
• Exposure to senior leadership
• Networking and building strong relationships across the enterprise
• Mentorship opportunities from a variety of sources
• This position is located in Toronto, Ontario
• Associates will be required to work in the office, the same cadence as their team

Application Process:Please read following directions carefully and submit required documents in format outlined below.

• Submit yourcover letter,resumeandacademic transcripts(either unofficial or official) inone PDF documentunder theresume sectiononline athttps://jobs.rbc.comby the application deadline September 26th, 2025. If you are not able to obtain unofficial transcripts by this deadline, please add a page at end of application and list the earliest month they would be made available by your academic institution.
• In your cover letter in 100 words or less - tell us why you want to join the RBC Leadership Development Program and tell us what you will offer RBC to help us achieve our goals.
• To apply online, search for Requisition IDR-0000138859 in search by keywordand apply to RBC Leadership Development Program. Indicate your first and second choicesfrom the streams: CFO Group, CAE Group (Internal Audit) or Group Risk Management.

Interview:

Those invited back for thelast roundwill participate in-personfinal recruitment activities, in Toronto.

We thank all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Skills

Accounting Finance, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Financial Instruments, Financial Services Industry, Financial Statement Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Product Services, Results-Oriented

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:

HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-08-26

Application Deadline:

2025-09-27

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.

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