Application Deadline:

01/05/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

About our Team: 

Join the Data Cognition Team at BMO Capital Markets, a leading North American financial services provider. Our team develops scalable, customizable, and sustainable AI-enabled products for various business units at BMO Capital Markets. Leveraging the latest AI research and applications, we solve the most challenging business problems.

Program Overview: 

As an intern on the Data Cognition Team (DCT), you will develop the next generation of strategic solutions for trading, sales, investment and corporate banking, and client analytics. In this role, you will collaborate closely with AI experts, engineers, sales and trading professionals, bankers, and other stakeholders to push the boundaries of innovation. This 15-week co-op program offers continuous professional development and networking opportunities with senior leaders and peers. Your work will directly influence BMO Capital Markets and its clients, providing tangible results and real-world impact.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with modern web development stacks and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development & Design:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance interactive web applications using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React).Create and enhance user-friendly web interfaces with appealing and intuitive UX design.Develop and manage RESTful APIs and advanced reporting tools for capital market trading.Incorporate AI and machine learning into the solutions you develop, staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Programming & Technical Skills:

Write clean, efficient code in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, C++).Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and quality assurance activities.Deploy solutions in cloud environments and use virtualization techniques like Docker.

Data Management & Analysis:

Make data accessible and implement automated ETL processes .

Collaboration & Support:

Work closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and develop solutions.Enhance and support existing applications and systems.

Evaluation & Problem Solving:

Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s program with a graduation date of Dec 2025 or April 2026 in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or similar, with a strong academic record

You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or an individual who is legally authorized to work in Canada and will not require sponsorship in the future

Proficient in multiple programming languages and willing to learn new ones.Strong experience with modern web development, object-oriented programming, and Agile methodologies.Familiar with open source technologies and modern data architectures.Comfortable solving problems at scale and productionizing data pipelines.Strong quantitative, technology, and finance skills.Team-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why BMO Capital Markets?

Work directly with stakeholders and be accountable for the success of your work.Engage in a challenging and rewarding role in the fast-paced world of sales, trading, and banking.Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals passionate about technology.Gain hands-on experience in a leading financial services provider.Access to continuous learning and professional development.

How to Apply:

For your application to be eligible for consideration, you must apply to the BMO application link. Please ensure the following items are submitted in your application:

ResumeTranscript (Required for application consideration – please upload it in the resume section when applying in BMO’s Workday application system)

Provides a markets-based suite of sales and trading solutions to Institutional, Corporate, and Retail clients. Offers a full spectrum of integrated capabilities to deliver leading market insight, risk management, and execution services to issuing and/or investor clients, including access to major global markets across asset classes including: debt, foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, equity, securitization, and commodities. Provides competitive pricing to all clients and seeks out new opportunities with prospective clients. Maximizes profit while prudently minimizing the bank’s exposure and adhering to regulatory statutes.

Acts as point person to provide client support in the form of proposals, marketing material, event planning, and scheduling with the cooperation of trading and sales, research, and marketing and with the support of a senior leader.Responds to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community in a professional manner and determines acceptable solutions.Helps manage the flow of inquiries, market data, and other information from clients. Routes client calls appropriately and responds quickly to client questions.Seeks to develop an understanding of client needs and outcomes.Coordinates conference calls, client events and meetings.Maintains a proactive, client service focus in order to meet their needs and increase revenue; contacts customers to present available investment services and develops client prospects from among current customers, referral leads and other sources.Verifies that all confirms on trades or sales are accurate and promptly delivered.Communicates transaction details to the brokerage community and custodians. Resolves settlement issues related to incorrect billing.Answers phones, file, fax, and coordinates meeting and travel arrangements.Develops strong market knowledge to provide comprehensive service to clients, develop new solutions, and construct compelling recommendations.Reads, analyzes and interprets common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents in order to better serve client needs.Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Ensures alignment between stakeholders.Cultivates strong relationships with the research team in order to understand their industries and stock coverage.Uses analytical skills (probability, statistical inference, etc.) and applies appropriate technical concepts and completes/leads consistent and reliable technical and financial reports/analyses to support client deliverables.Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.Develops an understanding of and proficiency in using all required systems and models.Supports change management of varying scope and type; tasks typically focused on execution and sustainment activities.Executes a variety of administrative and analytical tasks as assigned and with minimal supervision (e.g. procedural documentation, brokerage and client commission reporting, maintenance of contacts database, disaster recovery planning, tracking and updating of periodic trading or sales metrics, etc.).Administers all aspects of the sales and or trading desk, record keeping, reporting, and file maintenance in accordance with internal controls and compliance policies and external regulations.Responds to requests for information from both internal and external sources.Communicates market data and client changes to colleagues when they are on the road or in meetings.Provides feedback on, and, supports continuous improvement opportunities.Considers risk, internal controls and compliance as part of day-to-day accountabilities and adheres to policies and procedures.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.

Qualifications:

Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Familiarity with institutional equity markets.Series 7, 63 licenses.Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, investment and financial reports.Strong familiarity with Outlook, Excel, Reuters Plus, Bloomberg, public finance/business news websites is desired.I-Star familiarity.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.

Please note the salary for this specific position is $60,000 CAD.

Salary:

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

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. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.