About the role
Job Description
ABOUT RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
RBC Capital Markets is a premier investment bank that provides a focused set of products and services to corporations, institutional investors and governments around the world. With more than 7,100 professionals, we operate out of 70 offices in 15 countries across North America, the U.K., Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
We work with clients in over 100 countries to deliver the expertise and execution required to raise capital, access markets, mitigate risk and acquire or dispose of assets. According to Bloomberg and Dealogic, we are consistently ranked among the largest global investment banks. RBC Capital Markets is part of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), one of the top 15 largest banks globally and fifth largest in North America, as measured by market capitalization. With a strong capital base and consistent financial performance, RBC is among a small group of highly rated global banks.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Join our Summer Analyst Program and make a real impact on the future of Capital Markets. You'll work on meaningful projects that shape how we serve clients - from building intelligent trading systems to developing data pipelines that power our decision-making. Alongside experienced technologists, you'll design, develop, and deploy tools that matter.
This isn't a passive learning experience. You'll own real deliverables in a collaborative project team setting, guided by RBC Capital Markets' lead architects and technologists. You'll gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies including machine learning, data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and algorithmic trading systems. Dedicated mentoring sessions with business-aligned technology leaders will deepen your understanding of how technology drives client value across trading, risk management, and market operations.
Beyond the work itself, you'll network with peers across Capital Markets through social events and skill-building sessions, building relationships that often lead to full-time opportunities.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to one or more of these areas:
Architecture
– Shape the foundational systems that power modern capital markets
eTrading & Algorithmic Trading Technology
– Work on platforms that execute trades at scale with intelligence and precision
Commodities & Futures Technology
– Apply data science and automation to commodity markets
Equities Technology
– Leverage machine learning to enhance equity trading and market intelligence
Market Data Operations and Engineering
– Build systems that aggregate, process, and deliver critical market data
Fixed Income & Currencies Technology
– Develop analytical tools and trading systems for global markets
AI & Machine Learning Engineering
– Build predictive models, develop recommendation systems, and optimize trading algorithms
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
We seek talented individuals with intellectual curiosity, a drive to solve complex problems, and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You should be confident in your abilities while remaining eager to learn, collaborate, and push boundaries.
Successful candidates will be evaluated on individual merit. We're looking for:
Essential qualifications:
Entering the final year of a four-year college or university program or enrolled in a relevant master's program (anticipating graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated interest in technology, financial markets, or both
History of academic excellence
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferably pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Data Science or Business Analytics
Valuable experience and skills (the more, the better):
Programming:
Python, Java, C#, C/C++, or Scala; familiarity with frameworks like .NET or J2EE
Data Science & AI:
Experience with machine learning libraries, statistical modeling, or predictive analytics
Data Engineering:
SQL and/or NoSQL databases; ETL pipeline development; familiarity with tools like Spark or Kafka
Cloud & Infrastructure:
AWS, Azure, or GCP; containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Software Engineering:
Version control (Git), testing frameworks, agile methodologies
Systems & DevOps:
Linux/Unix administration, CI/CD pipelines
Financial acumen:
Understanding of markets, trading concepts, or financial products
Business Analysis:
Requirements gathering and cross-functional collaboration
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Hands-on mentorship
from experienced technologists and emerging AI practitioners working on real problems
Exposure to diverse domains
within Capital Markets
Tangible impact
– your work directly influences how RBC serves institutional clients
Career acceleration
– Summer Analysts often transition into full-time roles with accelerated progression
Skill development
in high-demand areas including machine learning, cloud platforms, and modern software engineering
Network
within one of the world's leading investment banks
Culture of innovation
where we challenge conventions and embrace emerging technologies
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, think progressively, continue our growth, and deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our individual/collective potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
From this experience you would gain:
Direct exposure and hands-on experience including opportunities to do challenging work
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Opportunity to connect with different Capital Markets businesses
Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Training including orientation sessions as well as an in-class curriculum and regular information sessions with key business leaders
The good-faith expected salary for the above position is $110,000 annualized depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs. This position is non-exempt and paid at the equivalent hourly rate.
RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging, and retaining talent that:
Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
Generate sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value
Job Skills
Additional Job Details
Address:
GOLDMAN SACHS TOWER, 30 HUDSON STREET:JERSEY CITY
City:
Jersey City
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Student/Coop (Fixed Term)
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2026-09-15
Application Deadline:
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.
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