Investment Banking Internship Chicago

BMO Capital Markets is a full-service North American financial services provider offering equity and debt underwriting, corporate lending and project financing, merger and acquisition advisory, securitization, treasury management, market risk management, debt and equity research, and institutional sales and trading. It has over 2,700 professionals in 30+ locations worldwide, including 20 offices in North America. BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO).

Summer Analyst Program Overview

The Summer Analyst program is designed for candidates between their junior and senior undergraduate years. Participants gain practical experience in a dynamic capital markets environment. Analysts are assigned to a specific Investment Banking product or industry group during a 10-week program, which begins with a one-week training and orientation.

Throughout the summer, analysts can network with bankers at all levels, learn about the BMO Capital Markets culture, take part in learning and development sessions, and receive career guidance from dedicated mentors. The program is an initial interviewing step for the full-time Investment Banking program.

Responsibilities

As an Investment Banking Summer Analyst, you will gain exposure to a range of industries and financial products, including public and private debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory. Specific responsibilities include:

• Conducting industry and company research and analysis
• Developing client presentations
• Writing internal and external marketing memoranda
• Running valuation analysis, financial analysis and complex modeling exercises
• Supporting client relationships and business development

Qualifications

BMO Capital Markets offers hands-on experience in a dynamic investment banking environment. The team is looking for highly motivated, ambitious and mature individuals with the following traits:

• Interest in investment banking
• Outstanding academic achievement, leadership experience and peer recognition
• Demonstrated leadership in work, school or community
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in a demanding team environment
• Proactivity, resiliency and a positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and a high level of professional integrity
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and ways of working

About Us

At BMO, the shared purpose is to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Team members are valued, respected and heard, and they receive in-depth training, coaching, manager support and networking opportunities to build their skillsets.

BMO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting agencies unless they have a valid, fully executed agency agreement.