U.S. Banking Ignite Internship Program - Summer 2027

Bank of Montreal • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Banking Ignite Rotational Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience for rising college juniors interested in exploring banking careers. Interns rotate through Commercial Banking, Business Banking & U.S. Banking Operations, and Wealth Management to gain hands-on experience, learn how teams serve clients, and explore potential career paths at BMO. The program includes shared learning, professional development, meaningful team work, networking with leaders and peers, and opportunities to build foundational banking knowledge and professional skills.

Depending on the rotation, interns may gain exposure to client conversations, business strategy, financial or business analysis, products, relationship management, and operational processes. Example assignments include client or industry research, client-needs mapping, analysis, process reviews, presentation development, and business recommendations. The program is intended to help participants understand different banking functions, reflect on their interests, and prepare to pursue future internship opportunities at BMO. The internship is based in Chicago, and candidates must be available full-time for the complete 10 weeks.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligible for a rising-junior internship based on BMO Campus Recruitment requirements; the posting specifies Spring and Winter 2029 graduates.
• Available to work full-time for the complete 10-week internship in Chicago.
• Demonstrated interest in banking, financial services, business, finance, economics, 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.
• Curiosity, learning agility, a client mindset, clear communication, collaboration, ownership, and an open-minded approach to career exploration.

Nice To Haves

• Academic focus in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, management, analytics, or another related discipline.
• Previous internship, campus leadership, project, research, volunteer, or work experience involving teamwork, analysis, communication, client service, or problem-solving.
• Interest in learning about multiple parts of a large financial institution before selecting an area of specialization.
• Experience preparing presentations, reports, research summaries, or other professional work products.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Commercial Banking, Business Banking & U.S. Banking Operations, and Wealth Management.
• Work alongside professionals on meaningful projects and business activities.
• Learn how 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 a professional network through interactions with peers, managers, and BMO leaders.
• Participate in professional development, networking, leadership exposure, feedback discussions, and learning experiences throughout the summer.
• Reflect on each rotation and identify career paths that best match personal interests and strengths.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses may be included as part of total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern