2027 Winter - GRM, FC Insights and Analytics Intern (4 Months)

About the role

Four-month Winter 2027 internship within RBC’s Global Financial Crime and Compliance organization. The role supports AML, sanctions, and anti-terrorist financing screening models through data analysis, model optimization, documentation, and collaboration with compliance and technology teams in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and optimization of AML, sanctions, and anti-terrorist financing screening models.
• Analyze screening model performance, complex datasets, patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for tuning or improvement.
• Contribute to Model White Papers and documentation communicating screening solutions to stakeholders.
• Support data quality assessments and escalation tracking related to screening model effectiveness.
• Extract, transform, load, and analyze screening-related data using analytics tools and databases.
• Collaborate with compliance and technology teams on financial crime program enhancements and risk initiatives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution in data science, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Programming experience in one or more languages, such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to extract, transform, and analyze large volumes of data.
• Understanding of data visualization concepts and tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Tableau, Splunk, statistical modelling, or machine learning concepts.
• Knowledge of financial services, compliance, risk management, AML, sanctions, or financial crime concepts.
• Experience with relational databases, data warehouses, or open-source frameworks such as Hadoop.
• Familiarity with AML and sanctions screening applications.

Eligibility and Work Arrangements

• Must return to school after April 2027 or require the full work term to complete graduation requirements.
• The placement runs from January 2027 through April 2027.
• Successful candidates must be located within Ontario for the work term.
• Specific virtual, hybrid, or office arrangements will be discussed with the hiring manager.
• The position is based in Toronto and requires 37.5 hours per week.