Commercial Banking Credit Analyst Internship, Summer 2026, (Newport Beach/Los Angeles, CA)
You are a great communicator, team player, self-motivated, detail-oriented, critical thinker with excellent analytical skills, strong work ethic, relationship building skills and a passion for Commercial Banking.
As a Commercial Banking Credit Analyst Intern at BMO, you’ll have the opportunity to develop strong financial analysis and credit assessment skills while working alongside experienced Commercial Bankers who are passionate about client success. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, sharpen your ability to assess risk and learn how BMO partners with businesses to fuel growth. This is more than an internship – it’s a chance to explore a career in commercial banking, expand your personal network and make a real impact with one of the largest banks in North America.
This internship role is located in Los Angeles, CA/Newport Beach, CA. Please apply only if you are interested in working in this location.
Analyzes credit information to support lending decisions and processes for new and existing Commercial banking loans and credit solutions in an assigned portfolio of clients. Makes credit decisions and recommendations in compliance with bank policies and procedures while maintaining an exceptional client service environment.
- Performs financial analysis and calculations and makes recommendations to Manager.
- Supports portfolio monitoring and compliance, analyses metrics, and assesses industry trends to spot risks and opportunities.
- Prepares detailed credit summaries to assess creditworthiness and support decision making.
- Provides content and support for proposals and presentations to capture new business and expand client partnerships.
- Builds and maintains client relationships to ensure long-term financial performance in collaboration with Relationship Manager and business partners.
- Structures and supports new, renewal and extension loans aligned with client needs and bank & risk policies
- Conducts financial analysis and risk assessments of clients’ credit information, for an assigned portfolio, to provide insights and make informed decisions
- Monitors the portfolio performance for assigned portfolio of Commercial Banking clients on an ongoing basis, taking corrective action when required.
- Minimizes BMO’s risk exposure by adhering to credit policies, regulatory standards, and operational guidelines.
- Serves as a point of contact for service requests, ensuring expectations are consistently met or exceeded. Escalates issues when needed.
- Supports and implements initiatives to enhance service quality, acquire new business and expand client relationships.
- Identifies revenue and cross-selling opportunities to enhance portfolio growth.
- Identifies share of wallet opportunities.
- Leverages analysis tools to nurture and grow a portfolio that exceeds ROE thresholds and evaluates client returns on a proactive basis.
- Manages timely and accurate data entry into BMO's systems and leverages the data to support decision-making.
- Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees.
- Analyzes issues and determines next steps.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
As part of the BMO campus program, we are looking for motivated students with a strong desire to learn.
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, graduating Spring 2027.
- A preferred minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0.
- A preferred minimum of two undergraduate finance and accounting classes or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Relevant experience in credit or lending instruments or financial operations in a corporate or banking environment is an asset.
- Specialized knowledge.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship now or in the future.
Foundational level of proficiency in the following is an asset:
- Financial Analysis
- Loan Structuring
- Data Analysis Tools
- Regulatory Compliance
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Risk Assessment
- Banking Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Detail-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking