US COO Summer: Strategy & Analytics Intern

Bank of Montreal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group’s U.S. COO Summer Internship Program offers a 10‑week experience for rising college seniors in Chicago, aligned to a participating area within U.S. COO.

You will contribute to meaningful priorities, build foundational knowledge of BMO, and develop executive‑level presentation skills. Interns engage in onboarding, hands‑on work in a chosen area, and networking with leaders, with a capstone presentation for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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 based on BMO’s rising senior definition.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Time management

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

BMO Financial Group’s U.S. COO Summer Internship Program offers a 10‑week experience for rising college seniors in Chicago, aligned to a participating area within U.S. COO.

You will contribute to meaningful priorities, build foundational knowledge of BMO, and develop executive‑level presentation skills. Interns engage in onboarding, hands‑on work in a chosen area, and networking with leaders, with a capstone presentation for stakeholders.