Job Description
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking a Process Re-Engineering Intern to join our CFO Data & Automation team for a 4-month Winter placement. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support the transformation of Finance processes by helping identify, analyze, and automate workflows. You will gain hands-on exposure to RPA, low-code/no-code platforms, and other automation tools while working alongside experienced specialists. This position combines strategic learning with practical project delivery, allowing you to contribute meaningfully while developing automation and process improvement skills.
You will collaborate with Finance teams across the organization, supporting them in reimagining processes, learning about sustainable automation, and understanding how to unlock capacity for higher-value work.
What you will do?
- Support Finance stakeholders in assessing and analyzing processes; assist in identifying redesign and automation opportunities under mentorship
- Contribute to automation delivery using RPA and other tools, assisting with requirements gathering, testing, and implementation
- Help develop frameworks and methodologies for process improvement and automation pipeline management
- Assist Finance leaders by researching and documenting automation and efficiency opportunities
- Support the promotion of self-service automation and help upskill Finance staff on low-code/no-code tools through documentation and training materials
- Help ensure automated processes are well-documented, controlled, and compliant with audit standards
- Contribute to team learning and capability development through active participation
What you need to succeed?
Must Have
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to understand complexity and assist in designing solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic VBA or willingness to learn
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and manage multiple tasks effectively
Nice to Have
- Basic experience or knowledge of Python (Pandas, Sqlalchemy, Numpy, Selenium packages)
- Familiarity with automation tools (Blue Prism, UiPath, Power Automate, or Alteryx)
- Experience or interest in RBC IT systems and platforms (Peoplesoft, Pega, Confluence, ServiceNow)
- Knowledge of Finance processes (month-end closing, financial disclosures, adjustment entries)
- Previous internship or project experience in process improvement or business analysis
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:
- Interact with leaders who support your development through coaching and managing
- Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
- Make a difference and lasting impact through meaningful work
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
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.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to understand complexity and assist in designing solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic VBA, or willingness to learn
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Basic experience or knowledge of Python, including Pandas, SQLAlchemy, NumPy, or Selenium
- Familiarity with Blue Prism, UiPath, Power Automate, or Alteryx
- Experience or interest in PeopleSoft, Pega, Confluence, or ServiceNow
- Knowledge of Finance processes such as month-end closing, financial disclosures, or adjustment entries
- Previous internship or project experience in process improvement or business analysis
- Must be returning to school after the work term or require the full work term as a mandatory graduation component
RBC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RBC and has not been reviewed or approved by RBC.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, with day-one eligibility in some U.S. roles. Mental-health support and virtual care offerings are also emphasized as meaningful parts of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is described as a structured part of total rewards, including 401(k) matching in the U.S. and enhanced defined-contribution pension contributions in Canada. Additional savings vehicles and employer contributions are presented as adding material value beyond base salary.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are highlighted through paid parental/caregiver leave in certain U.S. roles and expanded support for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption in Canada. Backup care and related family supports are also presented as strengthening overall benefits attractiveness.
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