2027 CAE, Winter Business Analyst, Delivery Excellence (4 months)

Job Description

What's the opportunity? RBC’s Chief Audit Executive (CAE) group provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. Our work spans the entire enterprise, offering a unique, end-to-end view of RBC’s businesses, risks, and strategic priorities. This co-op offers a consulting-style experience within Internal Audit, where you will work on a diverse set of strategic, analytical, and problem-solving initiatives beyond traditional audit planning/execution. You will be exposed to real business challenges, ambiguous problem statements, and senior leadership perspectives—mirroring the experience of an internal consultant operating at the function level. This role is ideal for students who enjoy ambiguity, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are excited by the opportunity to influence decisions through insights and storytelling. What will you do? Work on a variety of project-based initiatives supporting Internal Audit leadership, including strategy, process improvement, analytics, and transformation-related work Tackle ambiguous and evolving problem statements, applying structured thinking to develop clear insights and recommendations Conduct research and analysis across business units, risk areas, and processes to identify themes, trends, and improvement opportunities Design, develop and own process improvements enabled by technology and AI Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative ways to solve challenges within the CAE Group Build executive presentations, develop strategy, and communicate business value of projects What do you need to succeed? Must-have Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (Business, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Strategy, or a related field) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and a high degree of initiative Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the