US COO Summer Internship Program - Summer 2027

BMO Bank N.A.; United States; Presencial; USD 45 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Resumo da oferta

BMO Financial Group in Chicago offers a 10-week internship focused on business strategy, analytics, and transformation. You’ll analyze data, build dashboards, and deliver actionable insights to support enterprise priorities.

You’ll collaborate with multiple functions, prepare executive-ready communications, and gain exposure to governance, risk, and change management. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with graduation between late 2027 and mid-2028, and demonstrate strong written

Qualificações

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Expected to graduate between December 2027 and June 2028, subject to Campus Recruitment confirmation.
• Available to work full-time for the full 10-week internship in Chicago.
• Demonstrated interest in business strategy, analytics, operations, transformation, project delivery, governance, risk, or financial services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with the capacity to organize information, identify patterns, and develop practical recommendations.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Support the research, analysis, development, and execution of business initiatives that advance organizational priorities.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Help develop dashboards, reports, governance materials, or implementation plans.
• Support a defined project from framing through delivery.
• Gather information from multiple sources to help teams evaluate business challenges.
• Collaborate across functions to clarify needs and support project outcomes.
• Assist with process improvement, risk, controls, governance, or change-management activities.
• Prepare clear, stakeholder-ready presentations and communications.
• Participate in professional development and leadership exposure.
• Present internship findings or recommendations to business stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Business strategy

Analytics

Operations

Transformation

Project delivery

Governance

Risk management

Financial services

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

Ferramentas

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

What You’ll Do

• Support the research, analysis, development, and execution of business initiatives that advance organizational priorities.
• Analyze business, operational, client, market, or performance data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Help develop dashboards, reports, process maps, business cases, governance materials, strategic recommendations, or implementation plans.
• Support a defined project or workstream from initial problem framing through analysis, execution, and delivery.
• Gather and synthesize information from multiple sources to help teams evaluate business challenges and make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across business functions to clarify needs, coordinate activities, and support project outcomes.
• Assist with process improvement, transformation, risk, controls, governance, or change-management activities based on the assigned team.
• Prepare clear, concise, and stakeholder-ready presentations and written communications.
• Participate in professional development, networking, leadership exposure, and broader U.S. Banking learning opportunities.
• Present internship findings, deliverables, or recommendations to business stakeholders.

Potential Experience Areas

• Business Intelligence and Analytics
• Digital Transformation and Process Excellence
• Strategy Execution and Business Transformation
• Client Strategy, Insights and Commercial Enablement
• Program Delivery and Enterprise Enablement
• Governance, Risk and Controls

What You’ll Gain

• Build foundational knowledge of BMO, U.S. Banking, and the COO organization.
• Apply analytical and structured problem-solving skills to meaningful business work.
• Strengthen project execution, organization, and prioritization capabilities.
• Develop executive-ready communication and presentation skills.
• Learn how teams collaborate across functions to deliver enterprise priorities.
• Build relationships with peers, managers, subject-matter experts, and leaders.
• Explore career pathways in analytics, strategy, transformation, operations, delivery, risk, governance, and related fields.
• Deliver a defined analysis, project, process improvement, or recommendation that creates value for the assigned team.

Qualifications Required

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Expected to graduate between December 2027 and June 2028, subject to confirmation by Campus Recruitment based on BMO’s definition of a rising senior.

Available to work full-time for the full 10-week internship in Chicago.

Demonstrated interest in business strategy, analytics, operations, transformation, project delivery, governance, risk, or financial services.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Analytical and problem-solving ability, including the capacity to organize information, identify patterns, and develop practical recommendations.

Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work independently while seeking direction and feedback when appropriate.

Experience creating clear presentations, reports, or other professional work products.

Preferred

• Preferred Academic concentration in business administration, management, operations, finance, accounting, analytics, economics, information systems, or another related discipline.
• Previous internship, campus leadership, project, research, volunteer, or work experience involving analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, or project execution.
• Exposure to data visualization, reporting, process mapping, project management, or business analysis.
• Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools is beneficial for some assignments but is not required for every placement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences.
• Interest in working across teams and learning about multiple parts of a large financial institution.

Candidate Success Profile

• Analytical curiosity: Uses data and structured thinking to understand problems and identify practical solutions.
• Execution mindset: Organizes work, manages priorities, and follows assignments through to a clear outcome.
• Clear communication: Explains ideas simply, prepares polished materials, and adapts the message for the audience.
• Collaborative leadership: Builds trust, welcomes feedback, and contributes effectively without relying on formal authority.
• Learning agility: Approaches unfamiliar work with curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
• Ownership: Takes accountability for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned work.

Salary

Salary: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 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. To find out more visit us at http://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. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes. 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.