What is the opportunity?
Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Cyber Security Co‑op at RBC? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for multiple roles available across RBC Technology & Operations. Some exciting roles you’ll be considered for are:

Cyber Security Analyst

Security Risk Analyst

Security Analyst

What will you do?

Perform exploratory analysis on various data sources and employ statistical techniques to improve the detection of potential cyber threats

Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns

Present information using data visualization techniques

Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges

Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data

Share intelligence findings and reports with communities of interest and partners

Update intelligence knowledgebase and threat profiles as needed

Proactively search for threats and suspicious behaviour within the enterprise

Develop and maintain process and procedure documentation, and stay current with the threat landscape

What do you need to succeed?
Must-have

Currently enrolled at a Canadian post‑secondary institution with a focus on computer science, technology, engineering, business analysis or equivalent

Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment

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

Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint





Experience or understanding of open‑source software frameworks (Hadoop), data visualization tools (Tableau and Splunk), and databases (SQL and/or VBA)

Ability to research and analyze security threats

Nice‑to‑have

Prior experience in data integration of disparate data sources

Knowledge of design, development, and implementation utilizing current analytics technologies and architecture, as well as data warehouse concepts and methodologies

Relational database concepts and design experience

Ability to learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems) quickly and apply current knowledge

Understanding of incident handling and forensics, Risk Assessment & Quantification methodologies, and familiarity with automated security monitoring systems and log correlation

Microsoft Windows and Unix Operating Systems basics

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.

Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada





Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work‑life balance

Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually.

Job Skills
Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details
Address
16 YORK ST: TORONTO

City
Toronto

Country
Canada

Work hours/week
37.5

Employment Type
Full time

Platform
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type
Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type
Salaried

Posted Date
2026-08-18

Application Deadline
2026-09-21

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.

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