U.S. Banking Ignite Internship Program - Summer 2027

BMO • Chicago, IL

3d • $45,000 - $75,000 • 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 different teams serve clients, and explore where their skills and interests may fit at BMO.

Interns work alongside professionals on meaningful projects and business activities, take part in shared learning and professional development, and connect with peers, managers, and BMO leaders. Depending on the rotation, work may involve client conversations, business strategy, financial or business analysis, products, relationship management, operational processes, research, client-needs mapping, process reviews, presentations, or business recommendations. The program helps interns build foundational banking knowledge and professional skills, develop connections, and gain career clarity to inform future internship and career decisions.

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; 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, 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 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.
• Reflect on each rotation and identify career paths that best match interests and strengths.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident insurance
• 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