BMO Entry-Level Jobs and the Commercial and Farm Lending Path

Apply through the careers section of bmo.com. Branch and contact centre roles are the usual starting points, and the process combines an online application with video or phone screening, manager interviews and background checks.

A quick profile

Founded in Montreal in 1817, BMO is Canada’s oldest bank. Its executive offices are in Toronto, and it has a large banking business in the United States, so some teams work across both countries.

What are the entry-level roles?

Customer service representative: handles everyday transactions in a branch and spots when a customer needs advice.
Personal banker and financial planner: advice roles that need or lead to investment licensing.
Contact centre agent: phone-based service, with some work-from-home positions.
Operations and fraud analysts.
Student and graduate programs in technology, finance and capital markets.

What is the commercial banking angle?

BMO has a strong commercial and agricultural lending business, particularly in the Prairies. People with farm, equipment or small business backgrounds can be a good fit for relationship manager and analyst roles serving those clients, a path candidates often overlook.

What are the BMO hiring steps?

Online application, sometimes with an assessment.
Recruiter screen or recorded video interview.
One or two interviews with the hiring team.
Reference, criminal record and credit checks.

How do you prepare for a BMO interview?

Know why you want to work in banking and with customers in particular. Prepare short stories about accuracy, handling a difficult conversation and learning a new system. Dress neatly even for a video interview, and test your camera and microphone beforehand.

Start from the Careers link on bmo.com. See also finance jobs and what to check before signing an offer.

JobsNearMe.ca is an independent job board. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or hiring on behalf of BMO. This guide is general information, last reviewed in November 2026. Hiring steps and programs change, so confirm the details on the employer’s own website and apply only through it. No genuine employer charges a fee to apply.