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BMO Private Wealth is centered on long‑term client relationships. We support high‑net‑worth clients and families with tailored advice across investments, planning, and complex banking needs. Our teams work closely together to deliver a high‑touch, personalized experience, balancing strong investment discipline with proactive service and trusted advice. This role sits within Nesbitt Burns, the full‑service investment advisory platform within Private Wealth, supporting high‑net‑worth clients through personalized advice and long‑term relationships.

This role supports one or more Investment Advisors (IAs) and IA Team and staff, and Private Wealth branch operations with day-to-day administration and provides exceptional client service to support achievement of business objectives. A client-focused role, committed to managing and growing client relationships through the delivery of service and advice.

• Supports with development of new business opportunities where applicable (ex. organizing of client events, seminars etc.)
• Books meetings with new prospects and prepares introductory package for the prospect/referral.
• Coordinates marketing activities on behalf of the advisory team, including website, social media initiatives, client recognition for meaningful life events, and the planning of client events.
• Supports lead advisor(s) with client loyalty building (ex. client recognition activities/milestones) 
• Plays an active role in supporting the lead IA(s) as directed with client relationship management.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
• Schedules and helps prepare client portfolio reviews for the Investment Advisors including setting up client calls, scheduling meetings, preparing reviews and provides updates to IA.
• Follows up on client inquiries, account maintenance, new accounts set-up, transfers and remitting funds from registered and non-registered accounts upon client’s request.
• Contact clients to discuss/update investment objectives and risk tolerance and ensures portfolios are rebalanced and proper record management is adhered to.
• Identifies gaps, issues, and best practices by monitoring of sales and service performance against plans.
• Resolves client complaints in a timely and effective manner; escalates as required.
• Accepts and executes client initiated trades over the phone or in person and provides stock information as requested.
• Handles clients’ general day-to-day requests and inquiries including basic money movement (e.g., wires, transfers), technology issues, and account opening and update, and follows up in a timely and confidential manner.
• Provides appropriate advice around what is requested regarding tax efficiency, legal implication, financial impact, and fees involved or engages appropriate partners
• Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards.
• Generates reports and documents for IAs and clients as requested and processes items for client accounts and files.
• Maintains and organizes client database and client files.
• Escalates complex or unresolved client situations and complaints.
• Monitors incoming and outgoing assets and notifies IA of required actions to rebalance portfolios.
• Administers and processes documentation related to client files and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors redocumentation of client accounts on regular cycle to ensure client information and documentation is up-to-date.
• Ensures transactions and tasks are appropriately assigned to team members and completed.
• Mentors and coaches new or junior members to the team and branch.
• Provides team members with support on technology issues, use of new technology, and general inquiries and escalations related to policies, procedures, and processing.
• Gathers and distributes information on updates to training, guidelines, technology, and other business related information.
• Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and promote a positive client experience resulting in retaining long- term client relationships and delivers an exceptional client experience.
• Assists with managing a portfolio of clients to retain and grow relationships.
• Support IA’s in individual client investment needs to provide professional, customized investment-related advise, sales and services.
• Works collaboratively within the market, BMO partners and the community to build relationships and deliver the desired customer experience.
• Follows through on the risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, act in their best interests, and ensure an effectively run branch.
• Protects the Bank's assets and clients’ assets and complies with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of client and Bank information.
• Focus may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must meet the Registered Representative licensing with CIRO and certification requirements for the branch / jurisdiction where the mandate is being fulfilled.
• Preference for candidates with hands-on experience using CRIMS
• 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.
• Please note the base salary for this specific position is $42,400
• This position includes competitive-based pay, and the overall earning potential is impacted by a variable incentive structure, earning a multiple of salary up to: 2.5X

This is a planned recruitment for future vacancies.

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

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