BMO U.S. · 1 day ago
Finance Analyst, Summer 2026 (Co-op/Internship) - 10 Weeks
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $83K/yr
1+ years expBMO U.S. is seeking a Finance Analyst intern for Summer 2026. The role involves assisting with financial governance, enhancing processes, and supporting regulatory compliance within the financial framework.
Banking
Responsibilities
Assist with creating efficiencies & enhancing current processes
Automation of financial reports
Develops or maintains an effective financial governance and controls framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, and monitored in the business/group
The governance framework includes policies, guidelines and provides programs, practices and measures to promote transparency, accuracy, consistency across groups
Applies specialized knowledge of Accounting & Financial management risk, regulatory compliance and internal controls related to financial processes and information
Develops governance and control related solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs
Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of the governance framework, including effective challenge
Coordinates and participates in the execution of oversight/governance activities including: reporting, assessment of education & training needs, development/delivery of training, development and execution of regulatory administration processes & procedures, management of review/updates to policies, etc
Assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the governance program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences
Supports policy/standard/operating procedures lifecycle management, education and training assessment, development & delivery, coordination of attestation programs, reporting, etc
Assists with the interpretation of new or changing regulations and assessing impacts to the governance frameworks and program requirements
Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/ regulatory directives and guidance
Supports the group/program leader in communicating advice across the Bank on regulatory environment changes to ensure changes are understood
Supports the management of governance meetings (e.g. committee, management, board meetings, etc.) as required; facilitates development and approval of agendas, gathering and distribution of documentation related to agendas, and creation of meeting minutes/output
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Acts as liaison between stakeholders in order to align agendas and ensure a clear understanding of the business context
Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Leads or participates in change management activities of varying scope and type
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide governance insights and recommendations
Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues
Assists in the identification, classification and addressing of issues
Assists with the coordination and management of the review and sign-off of relevant regulatory reporting
Focus may be on a business/group
Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
Works mostly independently
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically between 1-2 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth
Influence skills - In-depth
Advanced Excel knowledge
Previous experience with a focus on Financial Governance, Audit, and Accounting
Preferred
Python, SQL, Power BI knowledge is an asset
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO U.S.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. We're a top ten bank in North America and have been serving our customers since 1817.
5001-10000 employees
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