Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Rotational Program 2027

Job Description

Accelerate your career at one of Canada’s top banks with the RBC 30-month CPA Rotational Program!  Designed for top-tier 2027 graduates, you will earn your CPA designation through hands-on rotations, benefit from mentorship from CPA mentors and senior leaders, and receive dedicated financial and study support for your CPA education journey.

Why RBC CPA Rotational Program?

Accelerate your path to leadership at one of the world’s largest banks. This 30-month program (including vacation and study time leave) will follow structured work plans that are in the process of being approved by CPA Ontario. These work plans ensure your tasks and responsibilities align with the competency requirements needed to achieve your CPA designation.

The RBC CPA Rotational Program offers you the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of functions within the bank, which include opportunities with Internal Audit and Finance. During each rotation, you will develop new skills, gain exposure to different areas of the bank and build the experience needs to support your CPA journey and future career at RBC.

What will you do?

You will follow structured work and rotation plans which may include:

• Delivering high quality assurance and advisory services to our internal clients 
• Diving into controllership, forecasting, financial reporting, management accounting and performance management
• Take advantage of our professional education preparation initiatives through study programs and practical work experience
• Gain in-depth, specialized training in the diversified financial services industry supported by mentorship and guidance from a strong network of peers and senior leaders
• Be partnered with a mentor at RBC who is a CPA professional and will support you throughout the program in your completion of the CPA competencies

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, those selected for final interview rounds must be available to attend an in-person interview on September 4, 2026, in Toronto.

What do you need to succeed?

• Education & Availability: You must be entering your final year of a Bachelor’s, Post-Graduate Diploma, or Master’s program, and be available to start in October 2027
• Strong academic record: On track to complete CPA Professional Program admission requirements before the start date (including a recognized degree, at least 120 credit hours, and a minimum 70% GPA).  Successfully complete the Knowledge Assessment or CPA Qualifying Courses
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated diverse range of leadership activities, such as student club involvement and financial case competitions.  Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.  Proven relationship-building experience, conflict resolution and teamwork skills
• Interview Availability:  Final interview rounds will take place in Toronto on September 4, 2026.

Candidates interested in the RBC CPA Rotational Program should submit their cover letter, resume and transcript(s) as one PDF document. 

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to think progressively to keep growing, and to work together to deliver trusted advice that can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other and collectively work hard to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success that is mutual. You will also benefit from:

• Support in writing the CPA Core, CPA Leadership and CPA Professional exams, including flexibility for study time, as needed, and financial support.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Challenging work that will help you grow professionally
• Ongoing opportunities to build close relationships with clients

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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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