Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at RBC as 75% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Internship and Analyst rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Internship and Analyst roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at RBC takes an average of 16 days when considering 4 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Intern had the quickest hiring process (on average 10 days), whereas Analyst roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 21 days).
In person at the branch, 30 mins, very professional, but no offer after. Standard questions, asked about the previous experience, and why you want to join the team. I have gap year, and was asked what I was doing during, and ask me if I have any questions for them.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at RBC (Toronto, ON) in Aug 2025
Interview
contract position through a 3rd party company, interview with RBC team for a contract position, general video call about background and skills with the development team, hybrid position, available for a bank in the US during US time.
I applied online. I interviewed at RBC (Toronto, ON) in Mar 2024
Interview
The RBC Investment Banking interview experience starts with submitting your resume and cover letter, followed by a screening from HR to assess your academics and relevant experience. The first-round interview is usually a mix of behavioral questions about teamwork, leadership, and motivation, along with technical questions on accounting, valuation, and M&A basics. If you advance, you attend a Superday or final round, where you rotate through multiple back-to-back interviews with VPs, Directors, and Analysts, sometimes tackling a mini case or modeling exercise. Afterward, interviewers consolidate feedback, and HR contacts you with a decision. Offers typically arrive within a few weeks, including a competitive base salary plus bonus.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and why you want to work in investment banking.”
“Describe a time you worked on a team under pressure.”
“What’s a challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?”
“Why RBC and not another bank?”