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We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.\nA comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.\n\nLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.\n\nAbility to make a difference and lasting impact.\n\nWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.\n\nA world-class training program in financial services.\n\nFlexible work/life balance options.\n\n Job Skills\nBig Data Management, Cloud Computing, Database Development, Data Mining, Data Warehousing (DW), ETL Processing, Group Problem Solving, Quality Management, Requirements AnalysisAdditional Job Details\nAddress:\n90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORDCity:\nBedfordCountry:\nCanadaWork hours/week:\n37.5Employment Type:\nFull timePlatform:\nCAPITAL MARKETSJob Type:\nRegularPay Type:\nSalariedPosted Date:\n2026-08-19Application Deadline:\n2026-09-09Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above\nOur Employment Opportunities\nAt 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.\nJoin our Talent Community\nStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.\nExpand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.\nRBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. 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