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Opportunities for Students & Grads

At BMO^®, we want our students and grads to succeed – not just today, but in the future. We have a number of internship and new grad programs designed specifically to help you jump-start your career at BMO. There are also many opportunities for you to join us in challenging and interesting roles all across our company.

Our Campus Recruitment Cycle

Campus Recruitment
We're always excited to meet new students because we recognize how much they have to offer. Students and graduates represent the future of our company and will be our future leaders. That's why we actively recruit on campuses across the country in search of talented people to join our team. Campus recruitment activities are also a great way for you to get to know us better and make a well-informed decision about where to start your career. Whether you're looking for an internship or a full-time role, come talk to us. We'd love to meet you.

Recruitment cycle
Here's when you can expect to find us actively recruiting. To make the most of our recruiting seasons:

take advantage of information sessions, career fairs and other campus events
take the time to research BMO by exploring the rest of bmo.com
explore the information below to learn about the range of opportunities we offer through our internship & co-op programs, new graduate programs, and additional opportunities for students and graduates

Internship &
Co-Op Programs
New Graduate
Programs
Additional
Opportunities

Internship & Co-Op Programs

Internship and co-op programs are a great introduction to BMO and a way to get valuable hands-on training while doing meaningful work that has a real impact. When you join us as an intern or co-op student, you get a chance to gain relevant work experience, further develop your skills and find the area of our business that's the best fit for you. And we benefit too – from your talent, enthusiasm and fresh ideas.

Program Overview: A 10 to 16-week summer internship for students who will be continuing their post-secondary education in the fall and who are interested in a career in Financial Services. Roles are available in all lines of business, in both Canada and the United States
What we look for: Full-time students returning to school in the fall, at any post-secondary level (college and university)
When to apply: January 9-15 (Canada); February 13-19 (US)

BMO^® Financial Group/ Lime Scholarship and Internship Program for Students with Disabilities - Canada

Program Overview: BMO Financial Group has partnered with New York-based Lime Connect Inc., a not-for-profit organization, to launch the BMO Financial Group/Lime Scholarship and Internship Program. This program provides students with the opportunity to receive a $2500 scholarship and compete for a paid summer internship as a Financial Services Manager. Successful summer interns are offered full-time positions at BMO Financial Group upon graduation.
What we look for: Students with disabilities who are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution in Canada and who have career ambitions in the financial services industry.
When to apply: December/January
How to apply: Visit the Lime Canada web site

Ron Jamieson Aboriginal Scholarship and Internship Program - Canada

Program Overview: BMO Financial Group is pleased to offer the Ron Jamieson Aboriginal Scholarship and Internship Program in honour of Ron Jamieson, a Mohawk from Six Nations and former Senior Vice-President Aboriginal Banking at BMO.
What we look for: Aboriginal students who are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution in Canada are eligible for a scholarship and the opportunity to compete for a paid summer internship.
Application Deadline - October 15th
How to apply: Visit the
Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY) web site

Commercial Banking Summer Internship

Program Overview: A 10-week program which provides a unique combination of experiences including classroom learning, e-learning, seminars, peer partnering, mentoring and team-building activities. These roles are part of the BMO Student Internship Program, however please note the application process is different for Commercial Banking roles (see below).
What we look for: 3.2 GPA or better with excellent communication skills and proven analytical skills.
When to apply: December/January
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.

Commercial Banking Shadow Program

Program Overview: A highly selective, intensive two-day immersion in commercial banking. Participants get exposure to teams that develop and manage relationships with clients using our wide range of banking products and services. Participants also learn about career paths in commercial banking.
What we look for: 3.2 GPA or better, with excellent communication skills and proven analytical skills.
When to apply: September

Commercial Banking Shadow Program (92 KB - PDF)

Investment & Corporate Banking Analyst (Summer)

Program Overview: A four-month program that gives undergraduate students practical and hands-on experience in a dynamic investment and corporate banking environment.
What we look for: Students in their 3rd year of an undergraduate honours degree with strong analytical, communication and leadership skills; preference given to those students with concentration in finance, accounting or economics.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Investment & Corporate Banking Associate (Summer)

Program Overview: A four-month program that gives MBA students practical and hands-on experience in a dynamic investment and corporate banking environment. Summer associates participate on a wide variety of client transaction teams on public underwritings, mergers and acquisitions projects, and other advisory engagements.
What we look for: Highly motivated students in their 1st year of an MBA program with a high level of integrity and strong analytical, communication; preference given to those students with a concentration in finance, accounting and economics.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Investment & Corporate Banking Analyst (Summer)

Program Overview: A 10-week long program that provides practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic investment banking environment.
What we look for: Juniors with a minimum GPA of 3.4; at a major school and minimum of two college finance and accounting classes with grades "B" or higher.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Investment & Corporate Banking Associate (Summer)

Program Overview: A 10-week long program that provides practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic investment banking environment.
What we look for: 1st Year students with previous investment banking experience; strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and a high level of integrity.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See the BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Sales & Trading Analyst (Summer)

Program Overview: A 10-week long program that provides practical hands-on experience in a dynamic sales and trading environment.
What we look for: I Juniors math with excellent data manipulation and spreadsheet skills and knowledge of financial markets.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.

Sales & Trading Associate (Summer)

Program Overview: A 10-week long program that provides practical hands-on experience in a dynamic sales and trading environment.
What we look for: 1st Year students with excellent data manipulation and spreadsheet skills and knowledge of financial markets.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.

BMO Capital Markets Shadow Program

Program Overview: A two-day program that gives juniors at select universities valuable opportunity to learn more about entry level career positions in investment banking.
What we look for: Junior status with interest in investment banking. Minimum GPA of 3.4 at a major school and minimum of two college finance and accounting classes with grades "B" or higher.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Many of our lines of business hire co-op students for four-month (or longer) terms. Check for postings with your school's career centre, or use the Keyword Search in our job search tool to look for words such as "co-op," "student," or "intern."

New Graduate Programs

Our new graduate programs are the perfect platform from which to launch your career. They provide the support and resources you need to succeed, and to continue to grow and build upon your skills. These programs are a great opportunity to make a significant contribution right from the start, as you build your network and share experiences with a cohort of other new grad hires.

Commercial Banking Analyst Development Program

Program Overview: A year-long program which provides a unique combination of experiences including classroom learning, e-learning, seminars, peer partnering, mentoring and team-building activities. Successful completion of this program leads to a placement on a team in Commercial Banking.
What we look for: 3.2 GPA or better with excellent communication skills and proven analytical skills.
When to apply: September

Commercial Banking Analyst Development Program Flyer (93 KB - PDF)

Investment & Corporate Banking Analyst

Program Overview: A two to three year program that allows you to gain practical and hands-on experience in a dynamic investment & corporate banking environment.
What we look for: Undergraduate degree (completed or in progress), strong academic record, highly motivated, with financial modelling skills
When to apply: September/October
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Investment Banking Analyst - Canada Flyer (81 KB - PDF)

Investment & Corporate Banking Associate

Program Overview: Manage key aspects of client transactions within specific product or industry groups. Develop your knowledge and skills as you work either in a specified product group with exposure to a variety of industries, or a specified industry group with exposure to a variety of products.
What we look for: MBA with relevant work experience; highly motivated and mature individuals.
When to apply: September/October
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Investment Banking Associate - Canada Flyer (81 KB - PDF)

Trading Products Rotational Program

Program Overview: Rotate through various trading and sales desks over a 12-month period, gaining exposure to a wide variety of products and services. Participants gain on-the-job learning with meaningful work experience, hands-on exposure to industry professionals, and opportunities in various parts of BMO Capital Markets.
What we look for: Undergraduate (Analyst role) or Graduate (Associate role) degree; business or math-related disciplines are preferred. Strong research, analytical, data manipulation and spreadsheet skills are required.
When to apply: September/October.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Trading Products Rotational Program - Canada (93 KB - PDF)

Capital Structuring & Origination Rotational Program

Program Overview: Analysts in the Capital Structuring & Origination Rotational Program gain experience and build relationships across different functions of the investment bank as they rotate through various product groups including Securitization, Equity Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets. This 2 year program consists of 6 month rotational units, with the possibility of advancing into a trading room position upon completion of the program.
What we look for: University Degree, MFE or MMF (completed or final year) with strong analytical, relationship-building and communication skills; Completion of CSC^®** and CFA^®*** considered an asset.
When to apply: September
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Capital Structuring & Origination Rotational Program Flyer (80 KB - PDF)

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Investment & Corporate Banking Analyst

Program Overview: Provides practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic investment banking environment
What we look for: Students currently completing their undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.4; strong financial modelling and interpersonal skills
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Investment & Corporate Banking Associate

Program Overview: Provides practical, hands-on experience in a dynamic investment banking environment
What we look for: MBA degree with 2 years of previous investment banking experience; strong interpersonal skills, work ethic and a high level of integrity.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

Sales & Trading Analyst/Associate

Program Overview: Provides practical hands-on experience in a dynamic sales and trading environment.
What we look for: In-progress or completed undergraduate degree (for Analyst roles); in-progress or completed MBA degree (for Associate roles); degree in business or math with excellent data manipulation and spreadsheet skills (including VBA^®†) and knowledge of financial markets.
How to apply: Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and when to apply.
See BMO Capital Markets web site for details

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Wealth Management Associate Program

Program Overview: A two-year rotational program with four six-month rotations designed to provide you with the opportunity to explore various roles and businesses within wealth management.
What we look for: University degree or MBA (completed or in final year); strong analytical and communication skills
When to apply: September
Check with your campus career centre to find out if your school participates and how to apply.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to our formal internship and new grad recruitment programs, we have a wide range of opportunities for students and grads to join us directly and do meaningful work in some of our most critical roles. These roles are posted through our job search tool as they become available – so be sure to check often for new postings.