2026 CAE, Fall Student, Internal Audit, Financial… at RBC · Halifax

What is the opportunity?

The fall student will join the Internal Audit, Financial Crimes & Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Center of Excellence (COE) team, which provides independent, objective evaluations of Financial Crimes & AML practices across RBC’s international operations (Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Caribbean). The ideal candidate will embody RBC’s values—client first, integrity, collaboration, respect and excellence—while supporting audit execution, issue remediation, and stakeholder engagement. By acting as a trusted advisor, the student will contribute to safeguarding RBC’s reputation, protecting communities, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. This role demands accountability, agility, and client-centricity, as the team operates in a dynamically changing regulatory environment to shape what’s next.

What will you do?

• Engage with a team of professional auditors responsible for financial crimes and AML compliance.
• Demonstrate integrity and accountability by collaborating with the Internal Audit team to support the planning and execution of audits with rigor and objectivity.
• Have an impact by maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure they get maximum value from engagement work.
• Participate in periodic meetings with the business where the team provides updates on audit results and status of open audit issues.
• Assist with the follow up on issue validation.
• Develop and grow through mentorship from Senior Managers and Director, embodying RBC’s focus on continuous learning and employee development.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Pursuing a degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field, with a strong academic record.
• Highly organized and takes ownership of tasks and delivers results with precision.
• Adapts quickly to evolving priorities.
• Works independently and seamlessly with the Internal Audit team and stakeholders.
• Upholds ethical standards in all audit activities.
• Strives for high-quality, detail-oriented work.
• Strong analytical, communication (written, verbal), and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with AML/Sanctions regulations or financial crime frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Prior experience in financial services or risk management.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Financial Crimes and AML.

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. At RBC, you will have opportunities to:

• Live our purpose: Join a team committed to integrity, diversity, and community impact where we build trust every day.
• Grow with the team: Develop leadership skills such as strategic thinking and influencing others.
• Make a difference: Contribute to protecting RBC’s global reputation and safeguarding financial systems.
• Win as OneRBC: Work alongside leaders who champion progressive thinking and mutual success.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative

Additional Job Details

120 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORDBedfordCanada37.5Full timeINTERNAL AUDITStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-05-062026-05-18

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.