2027 Capital Markets, Quantitative Technology Services Summer Analyst

RBC Capital Markets is a premier investment bank providing products and services to corporations, institutional investors, and governments worldwide. The Summer Analyst will work on meaningful capital markets technology projects, designing, developing, and deploying tools for intelligent trading systems, data pipelines, market data operations, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and algorithmic trading.

What you'll do:

• Join our Summer Analyst Program and make a real impact on the future of Capital Markets. You'll work on meaningful projects that shape how we serve clients - from building intelligent trading systems to developing data pipelines that power our decision-making. Alongside experienced technologists, you'll design, develop, and deploy tools that matter
• Architecture – Shape the foundational systems that power modern capital markets
• ETrading & Algorithmic Trading Technology – Work on platforms that execute trades at scale with intelligence and precision
• Commodities & Futures Technology – Apply data science and automation to commodity markets
• Equities Technology – Leverage machine learning to enhance equity trading and market intelligence
• Market Data Operations and Engineering – Build systems that aggregate, process, and deliver critical market data
• Fixed Income & Currencies Technology – Develop analytical tools and trading systems for global markets
• AI & Machine Learning Engineering – Build predictive models, develop recommendation systems, and optimize trading algorithms

What they're looking for:

• Entering the final year of a four-year college or university program or enrolled in a relevant master's program (anticipating graduation Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated interest in technology, financial markets, or both
• History of academic excellence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Python, Java, C#, C/C++, or Scala; familiarity with frameworks like .NET or J2EE
• Experience with machine learning libraries, statistical modeling, or predictive analytics
• SQL and/or NoSQL databases; ETL pipeline development; familiarity with tools like Spark or Kafka
• AWS, Azure, or GCP; containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Version control (Git), testing frameworks, agile methodologies
• Linux/Unix administration, CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of markets, trading concepts, or financial products

Benefits:

• Hands-on mentorship from experienced technologists and emerging AI practitioners working on real problems
• Exposure to diverse domains within Capital Markets
• Career acceleration – Summer Analysts often transition into full-time roles with accelerated progression
• Skill development in high-demand areas including machine learning, cloud platforms, and modern software engineering
• Network within one of the world's leading investment banks
• Culture of innovation where we challenge conventions and embrace emerging technologies
• Direct exposure and hands-on experience including opportunities to do challenging work
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Opportunity to connect with different Capital Markets businesses
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team