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

Royal Bank of Canada • Toronto, ON

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to work as a Data Engineering Student at RBC within Group Risk Management. The role involves contributing to the development of a next-generation wholesale credit risk data and analytics platform. This platform supports portfolio insight and risk oversight functions in commercial & wholesale credit risk, with a particular focus on AI-driven data solutions and technology infrastructure buildout.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees