2027 Capital Markets, Quantitative Technology Services Summer, Raleigh

RBC

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 60,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from technologists

Hands-on projects with real impact

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

RBC Capital Markets is seeking a Summer Analyst for its Capital Markets technology teams in Raleigh. You will contribute to meaningful projects that power trading, data pipelines, and decision-making across global markets.

Work alongside experienced technologists, gain hands-on exposure to machine learning, data engineering, cloud platforms, and algorithmic trading systems. The program emphasizes mentorship and potential full-time opportunities upon completion.

Qualifications

Entering the final year of a four-year college or university program or enrolled in a relevant master's program (anticipating graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated interest in technology, financial markets, or both
History of academic excellence
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Data Science or Business Analytics

Responsibilities

Contribute to building intelligent trading systems and data pipelines
Work with lead architects and technologists on real deliverables
Gain hands-on exposure to ML, data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and trading systems
Collaborate across teams to drive client value in capital markets

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

SQL/NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

Git

Machine Learning

Education

Final year student / master's candidate in CS, Engineering, Math, Physics, Statistics, Data Science or Business Analytics

Tools

Spark

Kafka

Job description

ABOUT RBC CAPITAL MARKETS

RBC Capital Markets is a premier investment bank that provides a focused set of products and services to corporations, institutional investors and governments around the world. With more than 7,100 professionals, we operate out of 70 offices in 15 countries across North America, the U.K., Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Job Description

We work with clients in over 100 countries to deliver the expertise and execution required to raise capital, access markets, mitigate risk and acquire or dispose of assets. According to Bloomberg and Dealogic, we are consistently ranked among the largest global investment banks. RBC Capital Markets is part of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the top 15 largest banks globally and fifth largest in North America, as measured by market capitalization. With a strong capital base and consistent financial performance, RBC is among a small group of highly rated global banks.

What will you do?

Join our Summer Analyst Program and make a real impact on the future of Capital Markets. You'll work on meaningful projects that shape how we serve clients - from building intelligent trading systems to developing data pipelines that power our decision-making. Alongside experienced technologists, you'll design, develop, and deploy tools that matter.

This isn't a passive learning experience. You'll own real deliverables in a collaborative project team setting, guided by RBC Capital Markets' lead architects and technologists. You'll gain hands‑on exposure to cutting‑edge technologies including machine learning, data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and algorithmic trading systems. Dedicated mentoring sessions with business‑aligned technology leaders will deepen your understanding of how technology drives client value across trading, risk management, and market operations.

Beyond the work itself, you'll network with peers across Capital Markets through social events and skill‑building sessions, building relationships that often lead to full‑time opportunities.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to one or more of these areas:

Architecture – Shape the foundational systems that power modern capital markets
eTrading & Algorithmic Trading Technology – Work on platforms that execute trades at scale with intelligence and precision
Commodities & Futures Technology – Apply data science and automation to commodity markets
Equities Technology – Leverage machine learning to enhance equity trading and market intelligence
Market Data Operations and Engineering – Build systems that aggregate, process, and deliver critical market data
Fixed Income & Currencies Technology – Develop analytical tools and trading systems for global markets
AI & Machine Learning Engineering – Build predictive models, develop recommendation systems, and optimize trading algorithms

What do you need to succeed?

We seek talented individuals with intellectual curiosity, a drive to solve complex problems, and the energy to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. You should be confident in your abilities while remaining eager to learn, collaborate, and push boundaries.

Successful candidates will be evaluated on individual merit. We're looking for:

Essential qualifications

Entering the final year of a four‑year college or university program or enrolled in a relevant master's program (anticipating graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Demonstrated interest in technology, financial markets, or both
History of academic excellence
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferably pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Data Science or Business Analytics

Valuable experience and skills (the more, the better)

Programming: Python, Java, C#, C/C++, or Scala; familiarity with frameworks like .NET or J2EE
Data Science & AI: Experience with machine learning libraries, statistical modeling, or predictive analytics
Data Engineering: SQL and/or NoSQL databases; ETL pipeline development; familiarity with tools like Spark or Kafka
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, or GCP; containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Software Engineering: Version control (Git), testing frameworks, agile methodologies
Systems & DevOps: Linux/Unix administration, CI/CD pipelines
Financial acumen: Understanding of markets, trading concepts, or financial products
Business Analysis: Requirements gathering and cross‑functional collaboration

What's in it for you?

Hands‑on mentorship from experienced technologists and emerging AI practitioners working on real problems
Exposure to diverse domains within Capital Markets
Tangible impact – your work directly influences how RBC serves institutional clients
Career acceleration – Summer Analysts often transition into full‑time roles with accelerated progression
Skill development in high‑demand areas including machine learning, cloud platforms, and modern software engineering
Network within one of the world's leading investment banks
Culture of innovation where we challenge conventions and embrace emerging technologies

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, think progressively, continue our growth, and deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our individual/collective potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

From this experience you would gain

Direct exposure and hands‑on experience including opportunities to do challenging work
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Opportunity to connect with different Capital Markets businesses
Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
Training including orientation sessions as well as an in‑class curriculum and regular information sessions with key business leaders
This position is non‑exempt and paid at the equivalent hourly rate.

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