2026 Summer - RBCx, Associate Product Manager Intern (4 Months)

Who are we?

At RBCx, we power bold ideas, founders, and tech companies. We help some of the most ambitious tech and innovation companies scale and make an impact in the world by connecting them to the right people, ideas, and financial solutions of one of Canada’s largest banks.

We're excited to offer a 4-month summer opportunity to dive into the world of product management, research, and design. As an Associate Product Manager, you will work closely with senior product managers, designers, and engineers to support the research, development, and execution of innovative product initiatives for Dr. Bill. You will conduct market research, analyze customer insights, and contribute to the design and delivery of high-quality product solutions. This role is ideal for someone with a curious and analytical mindset, a passion for technology, and a desire to bridge customer insights with business objectives and contribute to high-impact product initiatives.

What will you do?

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze customer insights and translate them into actionable product decisions.
• Assist in building and optimizing user experiences by contributing to product design and development.
• Work closely with designers and engineers to ensure alignment between user needs, technical feasibility, and business value.
• Break down ambiguous problems into structured components to support clear and effective execution.
• Conduct research into macro trends, customer segments, and market opportunities to inform product strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand total addressable markets (TAM), customer buying power, and attitudes toward product adoption.
• Contribute to analysis and documentation to support active product initiatives

What do you need to succeed?

Must-haves

•  Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (e.g., Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Design, or related field).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Curious and analytical mindset with a passion for technology and user experience.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to structure complex problems.
• Familiarity with product management principles, agile methodologies, or product development lifecycles.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience or coursework in product management or user research
• Basic understanding of data analysis or prototyping tools.
• Interest in design thinking, visual design, or design systems
• Passion and/or experience in fintech, real estate, or innovation-driven environments.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 learn and grow through challenging work
• Being part of a great organization that values inclusion and diversity

Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Summer 2026 Student placement with a start date of May 2026, and end date of August 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 August 2026 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in August 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 January 30, 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

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At 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.