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Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Trust Officer

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically, 4 to 6 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Personal Trust Administration processes and procedures.
  • Broad knowledge of Trust Tax, Trust Accounting, and Investment Management.
  • Broad knowledge of fiduciary laws, including estate planning techniques and relevant tax regulations.
  • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
  • In-depth verbal and written communication skills.
  • In-depth collaboration and team skills.
  • In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • In-depth influence skills.
  • In-depth data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality sales and service to Trust & Estate clients to deliver an exceptional client experience.
  • Provide technical expertise for all aspects of Trust & Estate account management and administration to ensure compliance.
  • Work collaboratively within the branch and regional team as part of the client and relationship management solution.
  • Identify and make referrals to other business groups as appropriate.
  • Make presentations to clients and prospects in conjunction with others, based on their needs.
  • Manage trust, agency, or probate accounts in the role of trustee.
  • May act as the Relationship Manager to assigned clients and interact effectively with others assigned to the client and relationship team.
  • Review and interpret trust documents to ensure compliance.
  • Assess assets for risk identification.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure proper documentation and administration decisions.
  • Support the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Help determine business priorities and the best sequence for executing business and group strategy.
  • Conduct independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure alignment between stakeholders.
  • Monitor and track performance, and address issues.
  • Design and produce regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards.
  • Review requests with Fiduciary to make discretionary decisions about actions to be taken.
  • Cross-train team members to ensure coverage and contingency.
  • Provide input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
  • Execute work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
  • Set up and maintain Trust & Estate accounts, ensuring all compliance requirements are met within acceptable time frames.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of trade order management activities.
  • Support audits and compliance reviews as assigned.
  • Identify and escalate irregularities and discrepancies to management.
  • Perform sales and service support activities as required to meet client needs and maintain overall service levels.
  • Provide administrative support to team members and relationship managers, including financial reports, asset and account reconciliation, compliance, trade activity, posting, fee collection, and related activities; ensure proper documentation and administration decisions.
  • Meet high-quality service standards to maximize relationship retention and growth.
  • Develop rapport and instill confidence with clients to develop credibility and earn their trust.
  • Follow risk and compliance processes and policies to safeguard customers’ assets, maintain privacy, act in customers’ best interests, and ensure an effectively run function.
  • Protect the Bank’s assets and comply with regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
  • Focus primarily on the business or group within BMO, with possible broader enterprise-wide focus.
  • Exercise judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Work independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the Bank by applying the Risk Management Framework in line with the Risk Culture and approved Risk Appetite; make sound, risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy, asset protection, applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Perform broader work or accountabilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field is preferred.

About the Company

Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Bank of Montreal, known as BMO, runs a Canadian bank and a large American bank, serving households and businesses on both sides of the border. Until the Bank of Canada opened in 1935, it acted as the Canadian government's banker. People use its branches and apps for accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and investments, while companies borrow from it and turn to its BMO Capital Markets arm to raise money and trade securities. BMO makes money on the gap between the interest it charges on loans and pays on deposits, plus fees from managing wealth and advising on deals. Bank of Montreal was founded in 1817 as Canada's first bank, and it keeps its legal head office in Montreal and its executive offices in Toronto, Canada.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1817

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