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Associate – Role Description

As an Associate at Stoker Ostler, you will partner with one or more Portfolio Managers to deliver an exceptional client experience. This role supports all aspects of client relationships, including account administration, client service, financial planning, and proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

Client Meetings

• Schedule client meetings and coordinate logistics
• Prepare comprehensive meeting materials
• Complete and track all follow-up items
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the CRM system

Client Service & Account Administration

• Prepare and process new account applications
• Facilitate account transfers and money movement requests
• Track transactions through completion
• Respond to routine client inquiries with accuracy and professionalism
• Draft Investment Policy Statements (IPS) and IPS addendums
• Communicate directly with clients to confirm transactions and address questions or concerns

Marketing & New Client Onboarding

• Prepare prospective client materials and required disclosures
• Support the onboarding process for new clients from start to finish
• Assist with follow-up actions to ensure a smooth transition

Year-End Planning Support

• Provide operational support for key year-end activities, including:
  • Family and charitable gifting
  • Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
  • Roth IRA conversions
  • Capital gains management
• Document activities in CRM and prepare confirmation communications

Reporting

• Generate investment, performance, and tax-related reports as requested by Portfolio Managers

Annual Account Reviews

• Execute follow-up tasks related to comprehensive annual client reviews
• Ensure all activities meet compliance standards for both managed and courtesy accounts

Portfolio Management Support

• Assist with portfolio rebalancing, trading, and cash management activities

Financial Planning

• Support the preparation of financial planning deliverables, including:
  • Statements of financial objectives
  • Net worth statements
  • Retirement projections
  • Cash flow analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Business or Finance a plus
• 2+ years of experience in financial services preferred
• Working knowledge of financial markets and investment concepts
• Interest in pursuing CFP®, CFA®, CPA, or MBA strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence with the ability to communicate effectively in both group and one-on-one settings
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Tamarac is a plus

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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 http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.