2026 Summer - ECCO, Strategy Business Analyst Intern (4 Months)

What is the opportunity?

The Enterprise Chief Controls Office (ECCO) is a centralized first line of defense group with the goal of embedding a culture of risk ownership and operational excellence by elevating the control environment and driving consistency and quality of risk practices.

The Enterprise Control Testing (ECT) team serves as RBC’s central control testing function. As the Enterprise central control testing team, ECT acts on behalf of the 1LOD (first line of defense) Control Owner and is responsible for performing control assurance activities in accordance with RBC’s Internal Controls Testing Policy and Standards (ICMP and ICMS). ECT supports in monitoring RBC internal controls effectiveness by:

• Undertaking control assurance activities (i.e. design effectiveness and/or operating effectiveness assessments) and advising 1LOD partners on addressing any gaps
• Maintain an enterprise view of the effectiveness of key controls across RBC and reporting to GRM, Compliance and other stakeholders on the state of controls environment

In addition to execution of control testing activities, ECT continues to evolve the control testing function. ECT will leverage data, automation and scale to enhance efficiency, strengthen 1LOD control assurance and drive continuous improvement in RBC’s control environment.

We are seeking a Strategy Business Analyst Intern with strategic and analytical acumen who can support in executing on strategic initiatives and team enablement activities.

 
What will you do?
The Strategy Business Analyst Intern will support the Enterprise Control Testing (ECT) team in refining the ECT strategy and delivering on key strategic initiatives, including but not

limited to: supporting the Enterprise control testing consolidation, performing strategic research/analyses to drive insights and recommendations, and developing communication and organize team events to enable the Enterprise Control Testing team

Key activities include:

• Perform research and analyses to inform strategy development and initiative execution
• Support in answering strategic questions from senior executives, including developing recommendations supported by data and facts
• Provide execution support, including for the consolidation of control testing functions (e.g. develop change management communication, analyses to support role design)
• Contribute to executive level presentations and analyses, ability to articulate a comprehensive story while catering the messages/content for the audience
• Support in the monthly update of the Enterprise Control Testing (ECT) scorecard and dashboard
• Support in team enablement activities, including team communication, developing townhall presentations
• Support in program/project management of key initiatives, including gather status information/data from teams, support in developing status updates and address any risks/issues that may arise
• Complete any additional responsibilities as needed to support ECT

What do you need to succeed?
Must Have:

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on commerce, business, economics, accounting or engineering
• Execution experience and ability to partner with internal stakeholders to implement a strategy and deliver on key initiative milestones
• Creative and analytical thinker and problem solver who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Interest and openness to learning and cultivating skills
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

Nice to Have:

• Previous business experience (internship, etc.) in strategy or consulting roles, ideally within banking/financial services
• Previous experience in a banking/financial services operations centres or risk management function

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
• Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful, real-life business applicable work

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 16, 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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Job Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Case Analyses, Collaboration, Communication, Computer Literacy, Consulting, Critical Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Problem Solving, Project Management, Research Analysis, Strategic Consulting, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Management, Strategic Research, Strategy Development, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

180 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2025-12-152026-01-18

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.