2027 Wealth Management, Winter Digital Strategy and Communications (4-16 months)

RBC Wealth Management is a part of Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”), one of the largest providers of financial services in the world. RBC Wealth Management Canada is comprised of six complementary lines of business which are supported by over 250 wealth professionals through our RBC Family Office Services team. Together, we provide our clients an unmatched experience.

Your application will be considered for roles across these business areas within RBC Wealth Management:

RBC Dominion Securities

RBC PH&N Investment Counsel

RBC Royal Trust 

RBC Private Banking

RBC Wealth Management Financial Services

RBC Global Asset Management

What is the opportunity

We are seeking winter co-ops across several Digital Strategy and Communications roles (including but not limited to the following: Product Communications, Strategy and Communications, Institutional Communications, Content and Communications, etc.) As an intern, you’ll dive into high-impact projects–including conducting internal and market research and guiding and articulating digital strategy. This role will provide insight into internal and external communications, presentations, intranet updates, marketing collateral, and support for additional tasks as needed to meet business objectives. The ideal candidate has an excellent command of MS Office, a flair for formatting, as well as strong interpersonal skills.

What will you do?

• Liaise with a range of department members to support new and ongoing projects, as required, to meet business goals
• Conducting internal and external research to inform digital strategy recommendations
• Developing clear, concise, and visually compelling executive-ready presentations
• Collaborating with partners across functions to refine and articulate digital initiatives
• Create, edit and maintain written articles, videos, department presentations and ensure all content is created following department brand guidelines
• Work with subject matter experts to update existing training content and create new content as needed (video, infographics, presentations, newsletters, etc.)
• Assist in coordination and administrative tasks for virtual and in-person training programs and calls.
• Upkeep and maintain office policies and procedures to ensure efficient office operations, coordinates logistics for meetings, including rooms and catering.
• Provide support for intranet updates and migration, including inventory, content audits and project coordination
• Support teammates in delivering high quality, accurate communications within short timelines.
• Communications-related duties and projects as they arise.
• Collaborate and work hard in a fast-paced environment.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• A client first mindset with an interest in learning how a large organization develops and executes a strategic plan.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and project management skills (managing competing deadlines)
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal and written)
• Creative and analytical thinker who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry
• Strong work ethic, desire to learn and contribute.

Nice to have:

• A passion for thought-leadership, identifying opportunities to implement new ideas
• Knowledge of the wealth management industry
• Curiosity about digital trends and innovation within financial services or wealth management
• Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) system, preferably Salesforce; design applications such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; or other tools such as Seismic.

Please note: 

In order to be eligible for these student positions, you must either: 

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date; or 
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating immediately after the work term), you must require the full work term as a mandatory component in order to graduate successfully

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.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial service

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.