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Original posting from RBC
Overview
RBC Capital Markets is part of the Royal Bank of Canada, a leading global financial institution. This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced market professionals and gain hands‑on experience in Sales & Trading.
Opportunity
Internship for undergraduates and graduates, 16‑week co‑op program. Seek well‑rounded candidates with strong academic performance, analytical skills, extracurricular diversity, and leadership qualities.
Responsibilities
- Research news and information from Bloomberg, Reuters, and other media to develop consolidated reports.
- Prepare and distribute daily notes (morning, mid‑day, energy/mining, market‑share) to clients and internal teams.
- Analyze trading volumes, values, communications, and research reports to document and summarize trading activity.
- Support the Corporate Access Team with marketing data, event coordination, and analyst outreach.
- Complete research projects such as investment ideas, industry analysis, and client analysis.
- Liaise with Equity Sales Professionals and Traders for special assignments.
- Identify and propose process improvements.
Qualifications
- Completion of first year of a business, economics, finance or related degree.
- Basic market knowledge and keen interest in capital markets.
- Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
- Motivated, initiative‑driven, and able to add value.
- Problem‑solving ability, business sense, multitasking and prioritising under pressure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Availability to work global market hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Nice to Have
- CSC and CPH certifications; enrollment in CFA.
- Prior related work experience; use of Bloomberg or Reuters Eikon.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with top‑tier professionals across desks.
- Develop exposure to institutional investors and corporate management teams.
- Learn about M&A, risk arbitrage, SPACs, ESG investing, financial models.
- Access to a variety of future job opportunities within RBC.
- Experience cutting‑edge technology (AI, algorithms).
- Initiative‑driven environment encouraging learning and process improvement.
Key Outcomes
- Exposure to Sales & Trading functions of a global investment bank.
- Engagement with industry professionals across desks.
- Opportunity to attend conferences and research presentations.
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Reuters, Symphony, DS Book, RBC Insight Research.
- Understanding of investment strategies, instruments, and equity transaction processes.
Pay Range
$60,000 - $100,000 per annum based on experience and education.
Source: RBC careers