Job Description

The Data Governance Co-op Student will support RBC’s data management, quality and governance initiatives. This role involves assisting with documentation, analysis and implementation of data standards and processes to ensure RBC’s Financial data is accurate, secure and well-managed across the organization.

You will be responsible in supporting requirement activities on small enhancements. The role is responsible to assist in the following aspects of requirements delivery – analysis and documentation, management and requirements support – for changes to Business Areas and Technology.

What will you do?

As a Data Governance Analyst, your responsibilities on the team will include:

• Assist in maintaining and updating data governance documentation, including data dictionaries, glossaries and metadata inventories.
• Collaborate with data stewards, analysts, and technical teams to gather requirements for data processes and standards.
• Contribute to the mapping of data flows and understanding of how data moves between systems.
• Participate in data governance meetings and provide administrative support such as note-taking and preparing materials.
• Generate reports and summaries to communicate data governance activities and progress to stakeholders.

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with SQL.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge and an understanding of financial statement analysis
• Ability to work with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Basic understanding of data management concepts (e.g. data quality, metadata, data stewardship).

What’s in it for you?

• Interact with leaders who support your development through coaching and managing
• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
• Make a difference and lasting impact through meaningful work
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is Jan 18 at 11:59 pm et. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

Job Skills

Collaborating, Communication, Computer Literacy, Data Dictionaries, Data Flows, Data Governance, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Metadata, Microsoft Excel, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Report Preparation, Structured Query Language (SQL)

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO

City: Toronto

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-12-16

Application Deadline: 2026-01-19

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.