AI Intern, Winter 2027 (Internship) - 4 months

BMO U.S.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is offering a full-time internship in Chicago, IL, hybrid. You will join a campus program designed to build fundamentals in business analysis, AI-enabled optimization, and project delivery. You will contribute across the lifecycle, translating business needs into requirements and supporting multiple teams.

The program emphasizes mentorship, learning, and real-world impact from day one. This paid internship runs January 4, 2027 to April 23, 2027, with opportunities to continue

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of AI concepts including generative AI, ML and NLP.
• Ability to leverage AI tech to improve efficiency and support data-driven decisions.
• Experience using AI-powered platforms to research, analyze information and generate content.
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles including privacy, security and risk.
• Agile delivery and development methodologies.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Learning agility and process improvement mindset.
• Organization process optimization and business architecture awareness.
• Stakeholder analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Digital fluency and systems thinking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants should be motivated, eager to learn and pursue growth.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and inform technology builds.
• Defines business requirements to inform technology by sourcing and analyzing data.
• Sources business and market data to evaluate project impact on results.
• Assesses efficiency and performance of technology to deliver expected outcomes.
• Elucidates malfunctions, workflow issues, and troubleshooting with stakeholders.
• Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to achieve business outcomes.
• Supports project teams across the lifecycle to align development with business needs.
• Develops clear project artifacts for stakeholders covering functional/non-functional requirements.
• Proposes creative solutions and takes measured risks within policy.

Skills

AI concepts

Agile delivery

Data analysis

Learning agility

Process improvement

Organization process

Business architecture

Stakeholder analysis

Digital fluency

Systems thinking

Requirements analysis

Insights & reporting

Application design

Verbal & written comms

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Tools

AI platforms

Job description

Please note, this is a full-time internship based in Chicago, IL (Hybrid), running from January 4, 2027 - April 23, 2027.

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. Student who recently graduated are invited to apply to our New Grad opportunities which are available at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en/recent-grad-entry-level-us

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

Foundational level of proficiency:

• Demonstrated understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, including generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and AI-driven automation tools.
• Ability to leverage AI technologies to improve efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance business processes.
• Experience using AI-powered platforms to research, analyze information, generate content, and streamline workflows.
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles, including data privacy, security, ethical use, and risk management.
• 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.
• As a full-time employee, we would require 3-5 years of experience, however as part of the BMO campus program, we are looking for motivated individuals with a strong desire to learn.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.

Salary

$45,000.00 - $95,000.00

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.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.