Chicago Hiring Treasury Strategy Intern

Role Overview

As a co-op/intern student at BMO, you will be heard, keep growing and make a difference. You will join the BMO campus program to build the skills and knowledge needed for roles similar to the one described below.

Your student experience is designed to connect you with the BMO team from day one. You can take part in programs such as the BMO First Friend peer assignment, BMO Social Squad student-led activities, BMO Academy corporate learning platform, and various Employee Resource Groups to grow your network within BMO.

BMO is looking for a great communicator and team player who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, a critical thinker with excellent analytical skills, a strong work ethic, good relationship-building skills, and a passion for cash management. As a Treasury Payments Solutions Strategy Intern, you will get to know the company quickly while working with a diverse group of professionals. You will also have the chance to rotate through different disciplines within the TPS space.

Sample Activities

Product Management and UX Design

• Help develop business cases and scope opportunities through data analysis.
• Support communication and change management plans and carry them out.
• Support research, including industry and competitive research on commercial banking trends.
• Support the development of new strategies, products and roadmaps by incorporating feedback from clients and sales partners.

Data Analytics and Project Management

• Help create business cases for proposed technology enhancements.
• Assist with project management and other delivery activities.
• Conduct statistical analysis on product and service data to surface insights.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Program Responsibilities

Support the management and execution of the assigned business or group program or project, including input on design, development and execution. Support program components by working with internal and external stakeholders for effective delivery.

• Support program or project management, including developing program components, promoting the program and ensuring all components are executed.
• Take part in designing, developing, implementing and managing core program processes.
• Contribute to program strategy by analyzing current operations and challenges, researching best practices and tracking industry trends.
• Support the investigation, analysis and documentation of program risks.
• Analyze data to provide program insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver business objectives.
• Organize work information to ensure accuracy and completeness, such as exception reports and initiative tracking reports.
• Communicate and reinforce program principles, strategies, processes and standards in daily activities.
• Gather and format data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
• Support strategic initiatives, including tracking metrics and milestones.
• Support change management of varying scope, focusing on execution and sustainment.
• Help develop tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications.
• Track exception requests and corresponding approvals.
• Complete complex and varied tasks within set rules and limits, which may include handling escalations from other employees.
• Analyze issues and determine next steps.
• Take on broader work or accountabilities as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the Risk Management Framework, in line with the Risk Culture and approved Risk Appetite, and make sound, risk-informed decisions that support business strategy and comply with applicable policies, laws and regulations.

About BMO

At BMO, the shared Purpose is to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. We aim to create lasting, positive change for customers, communities and people.

As a member of the BMO team, you are valued, respected and heard. You will get training, coaching, manager support and networking opportunities to build valuable experience and broaden your skillset.

BMO is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. BMO also considers applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.