2027 CFO, Winter Data Engineer (8 months) at Royal Bank of… · TORONTO

2027 CFO, Winter Data Engineer (8 months)

Location: TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity in the COO, CFO Group where you will play an instrumental role in coordinating the development of various automation solutions and web-based applications by leveraging RBC’s big data assets. This role will work with various stakeholders in helping to identify business problems and prioritize them to unlock business value. Our team consists of highly accomplished professionals with various backgrounds in computer science, data, Business analytics, accounting and finance to deliver innovative solutions that supports data-driven decisions.

What will you do?

• Play a central oversight and collaboration role across teams within the various Finance departments across the bank. This includes providing detailed data and analysis that will help other teams within the group enhance and transform their existing reporting processes and dialogue with key stakeholders.
• Apply design thinking and an agile mindset in working with business stakeholders to continuously experiment, iterate and deliver on new ETL initiative and web portal development.
• Support data management processes - acquiring, transforming and storing massive volume of structured and unstructured data.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and develop and manage relationship with relevant stakeholders

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven initiative
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and web development
• Hands-on experience with data processing tools (Pandas, Polars, etc.) and ETL workflows across diverse data sources
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Clear oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and collaborate effectively with a positive, honest approach

Nice-to-have

• Github Actions automation expertise
• Business Intelligence visualization experience (Tableau or equivalent)
• Domain knowledge in Capital Markets, Personal & Commercial Banking, or Wealth Management
• Involvement in RBC Finance/Risk big data initiatives

Please note:

In order to be eligible for these student positions, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating immediately after the work term), you must require the full work term as a mandatory component in order to graduate successfully

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:

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work and make a difference
• Opportunities to building close relationships

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 Oct 4, 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, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Pandas Python Library, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Polar Codes, Python (Programming Language), Structured Query Language (SQL)

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeOFFICE OF THE CFOStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-09-232026-10-05

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.