RBC Leadership Development Program- 2026

Are you a leader?  Do you want to apply your leadership skills at RBC, while continuing to develop your skills in a unique and accelerated leadership development program, with the largest bank in Canada?

The goal of the RBC Leadership Development Program is to form a pipeline of talent and cultivate future leaders for RBC. This is a two-year rotational program that allows you the opportunity to enhance your professional skills by completing four, 6-month rotations. Explore the challenges of working on key initiatives and complex business issues requiring strategic thinking, innovation, and strong analytical skills. Work with leaders while developing an understanding of the importance of collaboration and how you can make a difference. We don’t just want you to be part of our future – we want you to help shape it!

Please note: Before submitting your application, read the application process at the bottom of this description carefully to ensure all required documents have been submitted.  Your application will not be considered if you do not follow these directions.

As an Associate in the RBC Leadership Development Program, you will join either CFO Group, CAE Group, (Internal Audit), or Group Risk Management.  Following the program’s completion, you are expected to continue your career path by obtaining a role within the same stream you are hired for.

What will you do? 

• Each rotation will offer three, specific, challenging goals.
• You will have ownership and accountability from the first day in the program.
• Some of the tasks you may be involved with include – projects, key initiatives, strategic planning, data analysis, creating presentations, creating dashboards, regular month end or quarterly business as usual tasks etc.
• Based on the principle that leaders learn best from experience, you will learn about the diverse, multi-faceted, global organization of RBC
• You will have challenging opportunities to grow your career and broaden your knowledge of RBC.