Application Deadline:05/24/2026

Address:525 8th Ave SW East Tower

Capital Mrkts Sales & Service

Important Note for Co‑op Applicants:

This is a combined recruitment posting for both the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 terms. Candidates may be considered for both terms during the screening process; however, offers will be made for only one 4‑month term per candidate. 8‑month terms are not available.

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 2,700 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 $1.5 trillion total assets and approximately 53,000 employees as of January 31, 2026.

Program Overview:

Co-op Analysts 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.

This co-op opportunity is aligned to 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:

BMO’s 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:

Co-ops 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, co-op 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:

Co-Op terms will be focused 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 BMO’s 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 co-op class that can fit into different roles across Global Markets.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or non-MBA Master’s program with a graduation date of 2028, 2029, or 2030
• 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:

Please ensure the following items are submitted in your application:

• Cover Letter (optional)
• Resume (mandatory)
• Transcript with GPA (mandatory)

Please note the salary for this specific position is $100,000 CAD.

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.