BMO Commercial Banking
BMO Commercial Banking provides clients with a comprehensive range of commercial products and services, including a variety of financing options and treasury and payment solutions, as well as risk management products. Our commercial bankers partner with clients to anticipate their financial needs, and offer valuable expertise and industry knowledge to help them manage and grow their businesses.
As a member of BMO Financial Group, we are part of the eighth largest bank in North America by assets. We serve millions of customers across North America, and in select markets globally.
Program Overview
Catalyst is an 8-week internship program that brings together a cohort of talented rising sophomore and junior college students focused on training, development, mentorship, and networking. Catalyst interns individually report to a Sponsor who acts as a mentor, coach and manager and provides a highly engaging and interactive learning experience. Catalyst interns will work on real-time projects, attend informative lunch and learns, and prepare a final presentation all of which will enable them to build genuine relationships and gain meaningful work experience. Successful completion of the program may result in an offer to return as Commercial Banking Credit Analyst Intern.
What's in it for you?
Training and Orientation - learn about BMO, our Enterprise Resource Groups and the foundations of Commercial Banking
Technical Training - an engaging and interactive learning program including an introduction to credit
Mentorship Program - dedicated mentorship from Commercial Banking leaders to build your skills and capabilities
Networking - build your network via senior leadership exposure and collaboration with high-performing teams and diverse clients
Soft Skill Development - including communication skills, professionalism in the workplace, presentation skills, building your personal brand, etc.
Capstone Project - complete a capstone project over your 9-week internship present to Senior leaders within Commercial Banking
We are looking to assemble a cohort of rising sophomore and junior students which reflect the customers and communities BMO serves.
Qualifications:
You are a rising sophomore or junior student at an accredited U.S. College/University, currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2028 or Spring 2029
You are available to work 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday) June 1 - July 31, 2026
You have a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident of U.S., or an individual who is legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship in the future
You have an interest in kick-starting your career in Commercial Banking and are pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field of study e.g. Finance, Accounting, etc.
You demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and oral), proven analytical skills, strong work ethic, and a high level of professional integrity
The annual base salary for this position is USD $45,886
Salary:
$44,300.00 - $66,400.00
Pay Type:
Salaried
The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and @type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay @type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
About Us
At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/us/en
BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereo@types, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.
