About the role#
This internship focuses on Financial Risk and Internal Controls rather than standard Financial Reporting. You will help maintain the financial governance framework, apply specialized knowledge of accounting risks, and provide recommendations to business groups. This position requires a focus on risk-informed decision-making and adherence to the BMO Risk Management Framework.
What you'll do#
- Develop and maintain financial governance and control solutions.
- Advise business groups on governance framework implementation and effective challenge.
- Coordinate oversight activities, including reporting, training development, and policy management.
- Assist in interpreting new or changing regulations and assessing their impact on the bank.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align agendas and clarify business context.
- Support governance meetings by preparing agendas, documentation, and minutes.
- Analyze data to provide governance insights and monitor performance.
- Assist in identifying, classifying, and addressing issues while managing regulatory reporting sign-offs.
- Lead or participate in change management activities.
What you'll need#
- Current education background in Accounting or Finance.
- Solid experience with Audit and Internal Test Controls, specifically SOX and FDICIA.
- Very strong advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP.
- Strong leadership and communication skills for presenting to senior leadership.
- Problem-solving skills and an interest in creating reporting and workflow efficiencies.
- Power BI experience and familiarity with AI tools are considered benefits.
- Transcripts are required for your application.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time, paid.
About BMO
BMO is a financial services organization that provides personal banking, commercial banking, wealth management, capital markets, and asset management. Founded in 1817, the company operates as a public entity. It maintains a workforce of over 60,000 employees. The firm is headquartered in Toronto with additional office locations in Chicago.
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