Finance Analyst, Fall 2026 (Co-op/Internship) - 4 Months

BMO•Toronto, ON

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on developing and maintaining an effective financial governance and controls framework. It involves applying specialized knowledge of accounting, financial management risk, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. The position develops governance and control solutions, provides advice on framework implementation, and coordinates oversight activities. Responsibilities include reporting, training development and delivery, managing regulatory processes, and updating policies. The role also involves assisting with the interpretation of new regulations, communicating advice on regulatory changes, and supporting governance meetings. Building stakeholder relationships, leading change management activities, analyzing data for governance insights, and monitoring performance are key aspects. The role requires taking measured risks by applying the bank's Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

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.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
Influence skills - In-depth.
Strong advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Education background in Finance, Commerce, Computer Science
Previous experience with focus on financial governance, audit, accounting

Responsibilities

Develops or maintains an effective financial governance and controls framework.
Applies specialized knowledge of Accounting & Financial management risk, regulatory compliance and internal controls related to financial processes and information.
Develops governance and control related solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of the governance framework, including effective challenge.
Coordinates and participates in the execution of oversight/governance activities including: reporting, assessment of education & training needs, development/delivery of training, development and execution of regulatory administration processes & procedures, management of review/updates to policies, etc.
Assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the governance program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
Supports policy/standard/operating procedures lifecycle management, education and training assessment, development & delivery, coordination of attestation programs, reporting, etc.
Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks and program requirements.
Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/ regulatory directives and guidance.
Supports the group/program leader in communicating advice across the Bank on regulatory environment changes to ensure changes are understood.
Supports the management of governance meetings (e.g. committee, management, board meetings, etc.) as required; facilitates development and approval of agendas, gathering and distribution of documentation related to agendas, and creation of meeting minutes/output.
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
Acts as liaison between stakeholders in order to align agendas and ensure a clear understanding of the business context.
Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Leads or participates in change management activities of varying scope and type.
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide governance insights and recommendations.
Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
Assists in the identification, classification and addressing of issues.
Assists with the coordination and management of the review and sign-off of relevant regulatory reporting.
Takes 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.