CFO, Summer Data Scientist

2026 CFO, Summer Data Scientist (8 months)

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Join our cutting‑edge Finance Artificial Intelligence (AI) team, dedicated to transforming the CFO function through the power of AI and Generative AI (GenAI). Our mission is to design, build, and optimize digital and AI solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and resiliency in financial operations. We are at the forefront of innovation in Finance, leveraging predictive analytics, emerging technologies, and AI transformation roadmaps to revolutionize operational excellence, enhance risk management, and unlock new growth opportunities.

• Assist in the development and testing of AI and GenAI models to streamline financial processes and enhance decision‑making.
• Support chatbot development in designing, testing, and optimizing AI‑powered chatbot models, with a focus on Finance Assist, a cutting‑edge tool that provides financial analysts with streamlined access to standardized finance‑specific data.
• Collaborate with team members to implement AI‑driven solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support the analysis of financial data to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging AI technologies and trends, contributing to the team’s innovation pipeline.
• Assist in creating documentation and training materials to empower CFO teams and stakeholders to leverage AI solutions effectively.
• Monitor and report on the performance of AI models, identifying areas for optimization.

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post‑secondary institution with a focus in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science.
• Technical skills:
  Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts, Python, SQL, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau).
• Soft skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Passion for innovation:
  Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment.
• Core competencies:
  
  Strong organizational and coordination skills, effectively manage tasks, collaborate with teams, and deliver clear, impactful solutions.

• Currently enrolled in a Masters Degree program.
• Experience with big data technologies – Hadoop (Pig, Hive), SQL databases, parallel processing techniques and Apache Spark.

• 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.

• Interact with leaders who support your development through coaching and managing.
• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada.
• Make a difference and lasting impact through meaningful work.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal Final date to receive applications is Jan 18th at 11:59 pm. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile.

If the status has not changed, it denotes that your application is still under review.

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis
• Data Interpretations
• Detail‑Oriented
• Finance
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Listening Effectively
• Microsoft Excel
• Personal Development
• Personal Initiative
• Python (Programming Language)

Address: 20 KING ST W:

TORONTO

City:
Toronto

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform: OFFICE OF THE CFO

Job Type: Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive…