Middle Market M&A Business Development Internship - Seattle, WA (Fall 2026)

Fall 2026 Intern – Middle Market M&A, Business Development

BMO Capital Markets | Seattle, WA (In-Person)

BMO Capital Markets' Middle Market M&A group advises founders, family-owned businesses, and private equity sponsors on sell-side and buy-side transactions across North America. Our Business Development function sits at the front end of the deal cycle — building relationships with referral sources, sourcing opportunities, and helping bankers convert prospects into engaged mandates.

We're hiring a Fall 2026 Intern to support our Middle Market M&A Business Development effort. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support our team in expanding client relationships and driving strategic growth initiatives across BMO Commercial bank. This is a hands-on seat for an individual who wants exposure to investment banking from the origination side. You'll work directly with senior bankers and the BD team on the activities that drive our group's deal pipeline.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and enhance our BD tracking infrastructure (Salesforce management, meeting logs, prospect and COI tracking)
• Research prospective clients and COIs — including attorneys, wealth advisors, and accountants
• Build target lists and company profiles for sector-specific BD campaigns to support pre and post-deal marketing
• Help prepare meeting materials, including pre-meeting briefs and tailored pitch content
• Support tracking and analysis of industry conference events and post-event follow-up
• Contribute to ad hoc tasks and initiatives to support senior bankers and BD team

What We're Looking For

• Strong Excel skills; comfort organizing data and building clean, presentable outputs
• Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Genuine interest in M&A, private capital markets, and relationship-driven business
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple workstreams, and meet timely deadlines
• Prior finance or banking exposure (coursework, club, or internship) is a plus but not required

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentorship from BD-focused and execution-focused Middle Market M&A bankers
• A clear view of how middle market M&A deals get sourced and engaged
• An understanding of how product groups across the BMO Commercial Bank collaborates with the Middle Market M&A group
• Competitive paid internship with potential pathway to a full-time analyst role

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting with outstanding academic achievement.
• 0 - 3 years of successive relevant experience within investment and/or corporate banking.
• Shows initiative, prioritizes work, multi-tasks effectively.
• Expertise in using financial computer applications and database management tools.
• Creative, insightful, and resourceful.
• Strong interpersonal skills within a demanding team environment.
• Strong ability to review and assess detailed information daily on multiple projects in an organized manner.
• Works independently within a team environment.
• 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.

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.

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.

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.