2027 Winter - GRM, Global Economic Sanctions Intern (4 Months)

Job Description

What is the opportunity? The Winter Intern, Global Economic Sanctions (GES) is responsible for assisting with the review of clients, assets and transactions to address any potential sanctions risks. Such reviews and subsequent investigations ensure that client activity involving a sanctioned country, individual and/or entity is permissible under applicable regulations. The intern will also assist with research projects involving geopolitical risk, proliferation finance, and anti-terrorist financing. What will you do? Supports the RBC sanctions program which is critical for the mitigation of regulatory / reputational / financial risk at RBC Develop an in-depth knowledge of Canadian, US, UK and EU sanctions regulations Assist with the day to day management of the global economic sanctions investigations and assessments Participate in projects impacting the GES team’s processes and/or technology What do you need to succeed? Must-have Financial Industry Compliance experience, ideally including sanctions experience Legal experience an asset Proficiency in a foreign language knowledge is an asset Prior experience as a sanctions investigator/payments analyst at a Canadian Financial Institution Regulatory Compliance Professional in Financial Institution Strong written and oral communication skills Prior knowledge of sanctions regulations and guidance Nice-to-have 2+ years’ experience in Sanctions Investigations operations Python knowledge Proficient knowledge of US, EU, UK and Canadian sanctions regulations and geopolitics Knowledge of the global RBC organizational structure 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. Leaders who support your development through coaching a