Business Analyst, Summer 2026 (Internship) - 10 Weeks

Bank of Montreal • New York, NY

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About The Position

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 To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume and an unofficial copy of your academic transcript. By applying for this general posting, you will be considered for a number of different student opportunities across multiple locations. If you are selected to move forward, you will be provided additional information. 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.

Requirements

• Foundational level of proficiency: 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.
• 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.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees