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2025 Winter - GRM, Market Risk Analyst Intern (4 Months)

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RBC

Sep 22

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • Relevant experience required in a credit or market risk function including:
  • Value-at-Risk measurement and back-testing
  • Stress testing and scenario analysis
  • Sensitivity analysis and p/l decomposition
  • MBA, MA, MS or equivalent with emphasis in finance, economics or a quantitative discipline
  • Knowledge of markets and products including:
  • Interest rate derivatives
  • Fixed income trading strategies
  • Good command of Excel, VBA programming and Python
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong investigative and critical thinking skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong ability to manage multitasking under stressful environment

Responsibilities

  • Participates in and supports the operational activities of a business unit. Applies experience and complete working knowledge of the job and policies/practices to perform a combination of routine tasks and varied administrative/operational assignments.
  • Deliver the key daily/weekly market risk metrics analysis through risk reporting and ensure the accuracy of risk data
  • Analyse key trading strategies and products to ensure they are in line with risk tolerance and objectives.
  • Manage the development and enhancement of the risk infrastructure (e.g. product mandate, limit reviews, and documentation)
  • Ensure limits are comprehensive and include all risk factors that are relevant
  • Investigate risks to provide value-added insight to senior management on risk trends and concerns.
  • Review significant transactions to help facilitate businesses while ensuring proper risk controls.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for 4 months, starting in January 2025 and ending in April 2025.

What are the main responsibilities of the Market Risk Analyst Intern?

The intern will deliver daily/weekly market risk metrics analysis, analyze trading strategies, manage risk infrastructure development, ensure comprehensive risk limits, investigate risk trends, and review significant transactions for risk controls.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have relevant experience in a credit or market risk function, preferably with knowledge of Value-at-Risk measurement, stress testing, scenario analysis, and proficiency in Excel, VBA, and Python. An MBA, MA, MS, or equivalent in finance, economics, or a quantitative discipline is also required.

What skills are considered essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong interpersonal and communication skills, investigative and critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks under a stressful environment.

Is this position open to current students?

Yes, this position is for students. Candidates must either be returning to school after the internship or require the work term as a mandatory component to graduate.

What is the application deadline for this internship?

The formal application deadline is September 29, 2025, but applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Toronto, Ontario, and the successful candidate must be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term.

What type of work hours can I expect?

The work hours are 37.5 hours per week, which is typical for a full-time position.

Are there any opportunities for advancement during the internship?

Yes, there will be opportunities for taking on progressively greater responsibilities and building close relationships within the bank.

Is diversity and inclusion valued in the workplace?

Yes, RBC is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating an equitable workplace, and supporting a diverse talent pool.

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