Ignite Banking Summer Internship: Explore Rotations

BMO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ignite Rotational Internship Program at BMO in Chicago invites rising college juniors to explore Commercial Banking, Business Banking & US Banking Operations, and Wealth Management. Over 10 weeks you’ll rotate across teams, work on meaningful projects, and gain hands-on banking experience while discovering the best fit for your early career.

You’ll participate in professional development, connect with leaders, and learn how different areas of BMO collaborate to support clients and drive

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligible for a rising-junior internship based on BMO Campus Recruitment requirements.
• Available to work full-time for the complete 10-week internship in Chicago.
• Demonstrated interest in banking, financial services, business, finance, analytics, client relationships, operations, or a related area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about unfamiliar businesses and roles.
• Ability to organize work, manage deadlines, and adapt to new teams and assignments.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Commercial Banking, Business Banking & US Banking Operations, and Wealth Management.
• Work on meaningful projects and business activities.
• Learn how different teams, roles, products, processes, and solutions come together to serve clients.
• Gain exposure to client conversations, business strategy, financial or business analysis, products, relationship management, and operational processes depending on the rotation assignment.
• Contribute to work such as client or industry research, client-needs mapping, analysis, process reviews, presentation development, or business recommendations.
• Build your professional network through interactions with peers, managers, and leaders across BMO.
• Participate in professional development, networking, leadership exposure, feedback discussions, and learning experiences throughout the summer.
• Reflect on each rotation and identify the career paths that best match your interests and strengths.

Skills

Curiosity

Learning agility

Client mindset

Communication

Collaboration

Ownership

Career exploration

Strong written and verbal

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Ignite Rotational Internship Program at BMO in Chicago invites rising college juniors to explore Commercial Banking, Business Banking & US Banking Operations, and Wealth Management. Over 10 weeks you’ll rotate across teams, work on meaningful projects, and gain hands-on banking experience while discovering the best fit for your early career.

You’ll participate in professional development, connect with leaders, and learn how different areas of BMO collaborate to support clients and drive