WMSS Specialist

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Supports the delivery of an exceptional customer experience to private banking clients.  Provides a superior level of courteous, knowledgeable and professional service to all existing and potential clients displaying a comprehensive knowledge of products. Recognizes the appropriate time to proactively identify and discuss clients’ needs and works collaboratively with the branch and regional teams to identify and make referrals. Ensures compliance and operational effectiveness.

• Identifies opportunities for expanding the client relationship.
• Assists in preparing new business proposals or presentations to clients/prospects.
• Identifies customer needs and matches with appropriate products or services using relationship selling techniques, including making referrals to other BMO employees.
• Acts as the key service contact for clients.
• Takes ownership of client issues and collaborates with others to resolve or escalates per guidelines.
• Liaises with external advisors of clients on behalf of the banker / relationship manager.
• Identifies and recommends workflow process alternatives that can lead to improved efficiency and service levels.
• Determines client needs and ensures timely and accurate completion of transaction processing.
• Takes ownership of client inquiries/ concerns/ complaints, ensuring timely resolution and referring as appropriate. 
• Understands the unique needs related to commercial entities and UHNW clients within the private banking space.
• Provides advice and guidance by applying in-depth knowledge and understanding of the integrated private banking services and offerings.
• Maintains detailed knowledge and understanding of integrated private banking services and offerings as well as a detailed understanding of the strategic direction of the business.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Takes ownership of overdraft and other monitoring reports; actions as appropriate and refers all unresolved deficiencies.
• Collects fees applicable to credit terms and conditions approved, as well as for activities performed.
• Implements and monitors procedural and policy changes as required.
• Strives to exceed client service standards to maximize relationship retention and growth.
• Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and earn their trust.
• Provides timely, accurate service and support to Private Bankers by completing a wide variety of credit, non-credit, and related activities.
• Adheres to all banking, investment and lending regulations, Policies and Procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements, bank guidelines and established risk guidelines.
• Follows security and safeguarding procedures and applies appropriate due diligence for the prevention of loss due to fraud, counterfeiting money laundering or defalcation in accordance with Bank policy.
• Participates in audits and compliance reviews as assigned.
• Identifies and escalates all irregularities and discrepancies to management.
• 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:

• Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet the licensing and certification requirements for the team / branch / jurisdiction where the mandate is being fulfilled.
• Working knowledge of personal and commercial banking products and services, monitoring operational processes.
• Working knowledge of the Lending Process and supporting policies.
• Working knowledge of loan and security documentation, including registration and renewal routine.
• 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.

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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.