2027 Summer Analyst – Internal Audit

RBC Capital Markets; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets LLC in London invites talented penultimate-year or final-year students to join its Internal Audit Summer Internship, gaining hands-on experience in audit cycles within a major international investment bank.

You will work alongside seasoned professionals, participate in audit work streams, develop controls, and receive mentorship, with on-the-job and classroom style training supporting your career in financial services.

Qualifications

• Degree subject not prescriptive; open to any discipline with strong numeracy and analytical mindset.
• Curiosity, logical thinking and strong communication are highly valued.
• Willingness to learn, work ethic and proactive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Internal Audit activities and understand the audit cycle.
• Support documentation reviews and testing of controls.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for management.
• Learn from experienced audit professionals and contribute to team discussions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Application Deadline: Rolling; early application recommended.

Please note you can only apply to one vacancy per intake year. Applications are open to students in their penultimate or final year of university.

Royal Bank of Canada is a premier investment bank that provides a focused set of products and services to institutions, corporations, governments and high net worth clients in over 100 countries.

We understand that the first steps in any career in finance are critical. With that in mind, we have the right formula to provide you with the opportunities and professional development you need to turn those first steps into a rewarding career.

You’ll be part of a company with a superior financial track record, credit rating and reputation. In fact, we maintained a high credit rating throughout the financial crisis.

Interns will gain hands‑on experience within our Internal Audit function and receive career‑building mentorship.

Programme details:

As a Summer Intern you will have the opportunity to experience the key areas of our Internal Audit function and the different phases of the audit cycle to develop an insight into the responsibilities of a full‑time Internal Audit Analyst. You will gain valuable exposure to the operations of a major international investment bank, as well as the hands‑on experience you need to kick‑start your career.

Learning from experience:

Summer Interns will have the opportunity to gain exposure to Internal Audit, working alongside experienced professionals while gaining a deeper understanding in:

• Identifying and assessing the firm’s business processes and internal control structure to evaluate risks and compensating controls
• Influencing management and stakeholders on developing control solutions to mitigate risks identified and monitoring the implementation of these solutions
• Exposure to various stages of the audit methodology

During the course of the programme, some of the projects you might work on may include:

• Develop an understanding of the RBC Businesses (Capital Markets and Wealth Management) and support functions
• Participate in various stages of audit work including review of associated documentation, such as:
  • Understand the business objectives and the environment in which they operate.
  • Assess the business processes and support the execution of a testing strategy to assess the key controls.
  • Developing and editing reports and presentations for senior management
  • Involvement in the verification of control enhancements made by the business following audit issues raised
• Contribute to team discussions, openly sharing experiences and ideas to improve audit practices and coverage.
• Constantly learn and develop your financial services knowledge, communication and leadership skills.

Training and development:

You will be supported and developed in numerous ways throughout the programme including:

• On the job training
• Classroom based training covering internal audit knowledge and practical exposure to internal audit practices and risk management frameworks.
• Speaker series – regular, cross platform information sessions delivered by our leading market professionals
• Assigned Manager and Buddy programme
• Networking opportunities
• Social events with the wider 2026Capital Markets cohort and Internal Audit team

You will receive mid and end‑of‑summer reviews as well as constructive feedback from yourmanager throughout your placement.

Great care and resources have been devoted to ensuring that at the end of the programme you have a solid understanding of the elements necessary for a successful career in the Internal Audit function.

What do we look for?

We are not prescriptive on the subject of your degree; whether you’re a philosophy student or an engineer. We’re more interested in an agile intellect, strong numerical and analytical skills, an awareness of global economic issues and a genuine interest in the international financial markets. Curiosity, logic, strong communication and interpersonal skills, inner drive all come into the equation