Fall 2026 Student - Client Relationship, Commercial Banking

Please note: This posting is for a 4-month Student Fall 2026 placement with a start date of September 8, 2026 and end-date of December 18, 2026. 
 
In order to be eligible for this Fall Student position, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of December 2026; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in August/December 2026), but you require the work term as a mandatory component in order to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying - candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

What is the opportunity?

Join RBC Commercial Banking and thrive at the intersection of expertise and ambition. As a key partner to Canada’s leading businesses, you’ll help shape the country’s future by driving real economic impact. You’ll get to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, leverage cutting-edge digital platforms and build innovative solutions to transform client experiences. Here, growth is embedded in our culture. You’ll have opportunities to learn and develop skills and experiences to help you thrive in your career. At RBC, you’ll build a future defined by innovation, impact and unparalleled expertise. To learn more about Commercial Banking at RBC, please visit our website Commercial Banking - RBC Royal Bank.

Do you have ambition and tenacity?  Do you have a curious and agile mindset, eager to learn and ask questions to support development in a banking environment? Are you ready to challenge assumptions, evaluate multiple perspectives and make sound judgments?

Are you a student with a passion for client relationships and commercial banking? We're seeking a Client Relationship Co-op to join our Commercial Banking team and play a key role in building client partnerships, supporting business development, and delivering exceptional service. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in relationship management and grow your professional network in the financial services industry.

Potential Placements:

• Relationship Manager Student Intern, Commercial Financial Services
• RBCx, Community Engagement Intern
• Analyst – Relationship Management, Corporate Client Group
• Analyst, Transaction Banking

What will you do?

Depending on your placement, you may:

• Support relationship managers in client meetings, calls, and proposal development
• Prepare client presentations and financial summaries for new business opportunities
• Maintain and update client relationship management (CRM) systems and client files
• Assist in identifying cross-sell opportunities and supporting client onboarding processes

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or Economics (or a related field)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage diverse clients
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Financial knowledge, including knowledge of banking products, compliance and digital fluency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills resulting in solid client relationships.
• Understanding of business fundamentals, financial analysis, financial modelling, data management, accounting principles and strategic business rationales
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adjust to new challenges
• Collaboration & Communication skills; cross-functional teamwork and stakeholder engagement across all roles
• Critical Thinking: Ability to be creative, challenge assumptions, evaluate multiple perspectives, and make sound judgments
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail

Nice-to-have (varies by placement):

• Previous customer service or sales experience
• Knowledge of commercial banking products and services
• Understanding of commercial banking, financial services and business fundamentals
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., chatbots, automation platforms) and interest in how AI is reshaping client interactions in banking

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.

You will gain access to:

• Leaders who support your development and opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
• A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing environment including opportunities to network with RBC leaders
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on RBC's operations and client experience
• RBC brand recognition to add to your experience and resume – Tier-1 institution adds weight to future application
• Experience and exposure to RBC’s thought leadership in technology including Borealis AI

Additional Job Details

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.