Retail and Wealth Operational Risk Analyst, Winter 2027 (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

bmo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a motivated student intern in Toronto to support data-driven risk management, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

The role involves analyzing large datasets, reviewing procedures, and delivering insights to senior stakeholders, with exposure to AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. The team supports governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across the business units.

Qualifications

• Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in risk management, audit, compliance, governance and/or project management is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of business and regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge & experience with risk policy frameworks; quality control/testing frameworks. e.g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains an effective internal control framework that defines governance of the designated portfolio.
• Applies knowledge of risk management, regulatory compliance and internal controls to business processes.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives with stakeholders.
• Monitors the status of the control framework and key risk indicators for stakeholders.
• Assists with governance activities including reporting, training needs, and regulatory processes.
• Develops tools and communications to address gaps and new requirements.
• Analyzes data to provide insights and recommendations.
• Builds relationships with stakeholders and ensures alignment.

Skills

Risk management

Audit

Compliance

Governance

Project management

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Application Deadline: 09/26/2026

Address: 33 Dundas Street West

Job Family Group: Audit, Risk & Compliance

The Personal & Business Banking, Strategic Operations Risk team is seeking a motivated student intern to support data-driven risk management, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives. This role provides hands‑on experience analyzing large datasets, reviewing and enhancing operational procedures, leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, and delivering insights to senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work on projects that combine data analytics, process redesign, risk governance, and business communication.

• Develops and maintains an effective internal control framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, and monitored in the designated business/group portfolio. The governance framework includes policies, guidelines and provides programs, practices and measures to promote transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups.
• Applies specialized knowledge of risk management, regulatory compliance and internal controls related to business processes and information.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the internal control framework/program and key risk indicators to internal & external stakeholders.
• Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities.
• Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards.
• Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities.
• Assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the internal control framework/program and key risk indicators to internal & external stakeholders.
• Develops governance and control-related solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on the implementation of the control framework, including effective challenge.
• Performs testing on design of controls as required e.g. observation, inspection, replication, recalculation to ensure risks are identified and controls are effective.
• Reviews processes and identifies opportunities for risk mitigation through proposing new controls or revising existing controls.
• Identifies where corrective actions are required and escalates per guidelines; ensures corrective action is taken as necessary.
• Coordinates and participates in the execution of oversight/governance activities including reporting; assessment of education & training needs, development/delivery of training; development and execution of regulatory administration processes & procedures; management of review/updates to policies, etc.
• Consults with stakeholders to improve consistency and transparency of control measurement/metrics and reporting.
• Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks.
• Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/regulatory directives and guidance.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Documents the internal control governance system, processes and framework to describe compliance requirements, activities, processes, roles & responsibilities.
• Develops tools, checklists and communications to address gaps, issues and new requirements.
• Monitors and tracks performance; addresses any issues.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in risk management, audit, compliance, governance and/or project management is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of business and regulatory environment.
• In-depth knowledge & experience with risk policy frameworks; quality control/testing frameworks. e.g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

Salary : $45,000.00 - $100,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type.

Salaries will vary ba