About the role#
The U.S. Banking Ignite Internship Program is a 10-week summer experience for rising college juniors. This program helps you explore different areas of banking before choosing a specialization. You will rotate through Commercial Banking, Business Banking and Operations, and Wealth Management to gain hands-on experience and build professional connections.
What you'll do#
- Rotate through Commercial Banking, Business Banking and Operations, and Wealth Management.
- Work alongside professionals on business projects and activities.
- Learn how teams, products, and processes work together to serve clients.
- Gain exposure to client conversations, business strategy, financial analysis, and relationship management.
- Contribute to client research, needs mapping, process reviews, and presentation development.
- Build a professional network through interactions with peers, managers, and BMO leaders.
- Participate in professional development, networking, and learning sessions.
- Reflect on your rotations to identify career paths that match your interests.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Eligible for a rising-junior internship.
- Available to work full-time for the complete 10-week program in Chicago.
- Academic focus in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, management, analytics, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in banking, financial services, or operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organize work, manage deadlines, and adapt to new teams.
- Experience preparing presentations, reports, or research summaries.
- Previous internship, campus leadership, project, or work experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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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