AI Intern, Winter ; Internship

Position: AI Intern, Winter 2027 (Internship) - 4 months
** Please note, this is a full-time internship based in Chicago, IL (Hybrid), running from January 4, 2027 - April 23, 2027.*
* ** As a co-op/intern student at BMO, you will have the opportunity to be heard, keep growing and make a difference.*
* You will be part of our campus program to gain the skills and knowledge needed to take on roles similar to the description listed below.

Our student experience is designed to integrate you to the BMO team from day one by adding value in the work you do. You will have the opportunity to participate in programs such as the Women in Technology Mentorship Program, BMO Social Squad student-led activities, BMO Academy corporate learning platform, and access to various Employee Resource Groups to further develop your network within BMO.

** Interested in learning more about our campus program?
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Only students currently enrolled in an academic program and returning to their studies will be considered for Co-op/Internship opportunities. Student who recently graduated are invited to apply to our New Grad opportunities which are available at**   ***
* ** To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter, resume and an unofficial copy of your academic transcript. By applying for this general posting, you will be considered for a number of different student opportunities across multiple locations. If you are selected to move forward, you will be provided additional information.*
* Investigates and identifies strategies to optimize business operations and services, and inform business decisions. Defines business requirements to inform technology build and operations by sourcing and analyzing relevant data, reviewing and documenting business processes and collaborating with business stakeholders. Sources business and market data to evaluate the effect of projects on business results. Also assesses the efficiency and the performance of technology (software, hardware and the wider IT system) to deliver expected business results.

Identifies and analyzes malfunctions, system workflow, and troubleshoots issues raised by business.

+ Elicits requirements and analyzes feasibility to ensure solutions/initiatives achieve the expected business outcomes.

+ Supports various project teams across the project lifecycle to ensure development is aligned with the business requirements.

+ Develops informative, coherent, and usable project documents (project artifacts) for multiple stakeholders covering functional and non-functional business requirements.

+ Applies depth of domain & functional expertise for the assigned portfolio to drive the expected business value.

+ Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.

+ Builds tests cases in order to validate business requirements and End-User Testing results.

+ 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.

+ Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

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* Qualifications:

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* Foundational level of proficiency:

+ Demonstrated understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, including generative AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and AI-driven automation tools.

+ Ability to leverage AI technologies to improve efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance business processes.

+ Experience using AI-powered platforms to research, analyze information, generate content, and streamline workflows.

+ Knowledge of responsible AI principles, including data privacy, security, ethical use, and risk management.

+ Agile Delivery and Development.

+ Data analysis.

+ Learning Agility.

+ Process improvement and optimization.

+ Organization process optimization.

+ Business architecture frameworks.

+ Stakeholder Analysis and Management.

+ Digital Fluency.

+ Systems Thinking.

+ Business…