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BMO Capital Markets
BMO Capital Markets is a leading full-service North American-based financial services provider offering equity and debt underwriting corporate lending and project financing merger and acquisitions advisory services securitization treasury management market risk management debt and equity research and institutional sales and trading. BMO Capital Markets has over 2700 professionals in 30 locations around the world including 20 offices in North America.
BMO Capital Markets is a member of BMO Financial Group (NYSE TSX: BMO) one of the largest diversified financial services providers in North America with US $1.045 trillion total assets and approximately 53000 employees as of April 30 2025.
Program Overview:
Summer analyst intern work in the Global Markets Group of BMO Capital Markets comprising Client Coverage Origination Digital and Liquid Trading Structured Products Trading Equity Products and Financial Resource Management. Global Markets serves institutional corporate and government clients.
A variety of desks host summer analysts including Equity Sales and Trading Clearpool E-trading Prime Finance Structured Notes Sales and Trading Leveraged Finance Securitized Products Sales and Trading Origination Debt Capital Markets and US Interest Rates Sales and Trading.
Summer analyst will work on one desk in Global Markets over a 14-week internship period. With a specific role available in Calgary for the winter term the potential candidate would work on the commodity derivatives desk in Calgary and will work alongside a team of energy professionals in fast paced and competitive environment.
Throughout the term there will be opportunities for continuous professional development activities. These activities include teach-ins trading games meetings with senior leaders and networking events with both peers and Senior Leadership.
Desk Specific Description:
BMOs Energy commodities market making desk (market maker is defined as a liquidity provider that both buys and sells tradeable assets in a given market) serves clients primarily based in Canada and the US. Four commodity market professionals are based in Calgary with additional team members across Toronto London and New York.
Serve clients across the energy value chain: upstream (producers) midstream (pipelines & infrastructure) downstream (refining) and end use consumers
Ability to transact in multiple commodities including Crude Oil Natural Gas and Refined Products (both financially and physically)
Tailor structures and products to client needs with varying complexity including fixed price swaps basis swaps option structures inventory finance and storage
Responsibilities:
In this internship Summer analyst are fully integrated into an assigned desk in this case the Calgary Energy Sales and Trading desk. Responsibilities will vary widely from day to day based on the needs of the business and the current market environment. Depending on the assigned desk analyst skill set and business needs responsibilities may include:
Development and deployment of business solutions such as pricing and risk models
Market data capture and display spreadsheet development
Providing insight into trading strategies leveraging quantitative modelling
Improving on existing technology involving system infrastructure internal reporting client/management presentations etc.
Bespoke projects requiring market portfolio and/or client research and data analytics
Creating client presentation materials using PowerPoint and Excel
Developing client trade ideas
Planning/supporting client events
Recapping and organizing market data and events
Shadowing and learning from Trading Sales and Strategy professionals
Desk Specific Responsibilities:
Summer interns will focus on analysis of market fundamentals as it relates to global and Canadian crude oil and gas markets along with daily responsibilities and ad hoc projects. Fundamentals analysis will be used to inform the decision making of sales and trading as well as BMOs clients. Specifically the candidate will be expected to (with the help of the sales & trading teams) work on the following initiatives:
Review and organize existing models Buildout Canadian Crude data feeds using existing third-party subscriptions and web scrapes when necessary improve on existing infrastructure and further adhoc projects for both sales and trading. Beyond the work on energy fundamentals the candidate will also be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and distribution of existing marketing infrastructure pitch books and market analysis
Qualifications:
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can work well in a competitive market-driven team-based environment and seek a challenge. Global Markets encompasses a diverse group of individuals with a variety of skill sets and job functions. We look to create a diverse summer class that can fit into different roles across Global Markets.
Required Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or non-MBA Masters program with a graduation date of Dec 2026/ Spring 2027
Strong academic record
Extracurricular achievement;
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of financial and/or energy markets;
Excellent research and analytical skills able to collect analyze and interpret data;
Strong interpersonal skills used within a demanding team environment;
Demonstrated proactivity resiliency positive attitude and high motivation;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Ability to attentively review assess and provide detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner;
Excellent capacity to independently function as part of a team through self -motivation;
Strong work ethic and a high level of professional integrity;
Detail and results orientated.
Additional Preferred Technical Qualifications:
Currently working towards a degree in: Finance Engineering Actuarial Science Computer Science Mathematics Physics or Statistics;
Knowledge and/or experience of front-end developer languages (HTML CSS JavaScript React Angular);
Knowledge and/or experience in back-end developer languages (C C# Java Python VBA);
Knowledge and/or experience of at least one type of statistical programming language (i.e. R MatLab);
Database experience (SQL Oracle);
Familiarity with data manipulation and strong quantitative/statistical background;
Understanding of mathematical models;
Fluency in Excel including scripting and efficient spreadsheet design;
Strong technical writing ability.
How to Apply for this internship:
For your application to be eligible for consideration you must apply to both your career center posting and the BMO link application link.
Please ensure the following items are submitted in your application:
Cover Letter (optional)
Resume (mandatory)
Transcript (mandatory)
Salary:
Pay Type:
The above represents BMO Financial Groups 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 Groups expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Groups 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: 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. Well 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 well help you gain valuable experience and broaden your skillset.
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.
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