BMO Catalyst - Commercial Banking Freshman and Sophomore Internship Program, Summer 2026 (8 Weeks)

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 :

The annual base salary for this position is USD $45,886

Salary : $44,300.00 - $66,400.00

Pay Type : Salaried

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.

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 stereotypes, 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.