Business Analyst, Winter 2027 (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

Bank of Montreal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 93,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Bank of Montreal is offering a co-op/intern opportunity within its technology and operations group. The program emphasizes learning, mentorship, and engagement through initiatives like Women in Technology and campus recruiting networks.

As a co-op/intern, you will explore strategies to optimize business operations, define requirements, and support project teams while gaining exposure to the bank's risk framework and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Experience defining business requirements and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and translate into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and services, and inform business decisions.
• Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing data.
• Sources business and market data to evaluate the effect of projects on business results.
• Supports project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development aligns with business requirements.
• Develops project documents for stakeholders covering functional and non-functional requirements.

Skills

Agile Delivery and Development

Data analysis

Learning Agility

Process improvement and optimization

Organization process optimization

Business architecture frameworks

Stakeholder Analysis and Management

Digital Fluency

Systems Thinking

Business requirements definition and分析

Insights development and reporting

Application functional design

Functional Analysis

Verbal & written communication skills

Collaboration & team skills

Analytical and problem solving skills

Job description

Application Deadline: 09/20/2026 Address: 33 Dundas Street West Job Family Group: Technology

As a co‑op/intern student at BMO, you will have the opportunity to be heard, keep growing and make a difference. You will be part of our campus program to gain the skills and knowledge needed to take on roles similar to the description listed below. Our student experience is designed to integrate you to the BMO team from day one by adding value in the work you do. You will have the opportunity to participate in programs such as the Women in Technology Mentorship Program, BMO Social Squad student‑led activities, BMO Academy corporate learning platform, and access to various Employee Resource Groups to further develop your network within BMO.

Interested in learning more about our campus program? Stay up‑to‑date with BMO Campus Recruitment by following us on Instagram @BMO_on_Campus and joining our LinkedIn group BMO Campus Recruiting & Early Talent.

Note: Only students currently enrolled in an academic program and returning to their studies will be considered for Co‑op/Internship opportunities. Students who recently graduated are invited to apply to our New Grad opportunities available at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en/new-grad

Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and services, and inform business decisions. Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders. Sources business and market data to evaluate the effect of projects on business results. Also assesses the efficiency and the performance of technology (software, hardware and the wider IT system) to deliver expected business results. Identifies and analyzes malfunctions, system workflow, and troubleshoots issues raised by business. Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes. Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements. Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non‑functional business requirements. Applies depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value. Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations. Builds tests cases in order to validate business requirements and End‑User Testing results. Focus may be on a business/group. Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. Works mostly independently. Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Agile Delivery and Development
• Data analysis
• Learning Agility
• Process improvement and optimization
• Organization process optimization
• Business architecture frameworks
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management
• Digital Fluency
• Systems Thinking
• Business requirements definition and analysis
• Insights development and reporting
• Application functional design
• Functional Analysis
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Collaboration & team skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills

Salary

Salary: $50,100.00 - $93,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried. The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position. BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.

BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world. As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in‑depth training and coaching, to manager support and network‑building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

BMO is a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Everywhere we do business, we’re focused on building, investing and transforming how we work to drive performance and continue growing the good.

Who we are We’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank in North America by assets, we provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services to more than 12 million customers. In Canada, the United States and across the globe, we’ll continue to build, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows.