2026 Fall - GRM, Data Engineer Intern (4 Months)

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Data Engineering Student at RBC? By applying for this job, you will be considered for a role in Group Risk Management where you will contribute to building a next generation wholesale credit risk data and analytics platform in support of the portfolio insight and risk oversight functions in commercial & wholesale credit risk, with focus on AI driven data solutions and technology infrastructure buildout.

What will you do?

• Build data solutions by utilizing AI methods and tools
• Build out the wholesale credit risk platform infrastructure utilizing modern open-source computing technologies
• Ensure project activities are accomplished within approved scope and time frames
• Utilize the latest technologies available, designing and building data solutions that meet business needs
• Be an active contributor to not only your individual team, but to the broader Portfolio Insight and Risk Oversight team within Commercial & Wholesale Credit Risk
• Constantly seek better ways of doing things, new tools, new technologies, new processes
• Work on transformational projects that deliver new value
• Work as part of an agile team responsible for end-to-end delivery of business needs

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, machine learning
• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience or understanding of Linux, HDFS, HIVE, Jupyter, Airflow, GitHub
• Programming skills in Python, Pandas, PyArrow, SQL
• Ability to extract, transform, and load data, familiarity with JSON
• Strong MS Office skills, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Nice-to-have

• Experience programming with GitHub Copilot
• Experience context engineering for Large Language Models
• Relational database concepts and design experience
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems) quickly and apply new knowledge

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.

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually

Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Fall 2026 Student placement with a start date of September 2026, and end date of December 2026. In order to be eligible for this 4-months Student position, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of December 2026 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in December 2026), you must require the full 4-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying - candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

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. 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.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangements for this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

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Additional Job Details

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.