2026 Summer Analyst - Global Equities

2026 Summer Analyst – Global Equities Desk

Application deadline: 1 March 2026

Overview

RBC is the 5th largest bank in North America and the 9th largest bank worldwide. It is recognized for financial strength, market leadership, and philanthropic work, and is a top 10 global investment bank. RBC BlueBay Asset Management (“RBC BlueBay”) represents RBC Global Asset Management, the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada outside North America. RBC BlueBay is an active investment manager partnering with clients to deliver outcomes across fixed income, equities and alternatives. We empower clients with knowledge to shape their investment decisions and tailor investment products to meet their needs.

Programme details

As an RBC BlueBay Summer Intern within the Global Equities Team, you will gain experience and insights into the responsibilities of a Global Equities function within a major international asset manager. The team covers Portfolio Management, Client Management, Risk Management, Portfolio Analysis and ESG Analysis. The team is also at the forefront of exploring responsible adoption and acceleration of AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Please note, this opportunity is only available to students who graduate in 2028.

Learning from experience

• Shadowing the various sector specialists, portfolio management specialists, client management specialists and supporting the ESG investment function.
• Participating in continual improvement activities, such as conducting analyses to identify trends within current markets, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities, and reporting findings to the team.
• Collaborating with the team to understand the different functions and how they integrate to support strategic decision-making in portfolio adjustments.
• Understanding the stock review process, contributing to the creation and pitching of stock reviews to the team.

Training and development

• Exposure to data management, analytics, insights and governance in an international, dynamic, fast-moving financial environment.
• Opportunity to build knowledge of financial systems, supporting tools and industry platforms.
• Hands-on experiences to develop technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Networking and shadowing opportunities across the business functions.
• Social events with the wider 2026 Summer Intern cohort, including volunteering.

What do we look for?

• Students must be in their first year of a three-year degree, or second year of a four-year degree programme.
• A keen interest in how the Asset Management side of a Global Banking Business works and a desire to develop expertise in a Global Equities Investment team.
• Natural curiosity and a growth mindset with eagerness to learn market dynamics.
• Basic competence in data analysis techniques and tools, including Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks, manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.