Job Specifications
Job Description
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
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About the Company
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences...
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