Full-Time

Personal Banking Associate

Updated on 8/11/2026

Deadline 8/28/26
Bank of Montreal

Bank of Montreal

10,001+ employees

Personal, business banking and capital markets

Compensation Overview

CA$36k - CA$54.5k/yr

+ Commission + Performance-based incentives + Discretionary bonuses

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

May work at multiple branches or through various channels based on market needs; work schedules may vary by days, hours, and shifts.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Social Media
Risk Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Typically between 1 and 2 years of relevant experience and/or certification in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Registration to sell investment products completed or in progress, to be completed within 12 months as appropriate for the jurisdiction.
  • Experience using social media, tablets, smartphones, online tools, and applications.
  • Some experience in consultative customer service or sales roles.
  • Basic knowledge of specialized sales and business banking solutions for referrals to specialists.
  • Ability to work in a consultative sales and team-based environment.
  • Ability to approach customers with resourcefulness, courage, and confidence.
  • Ability to collaborate and work in different capacities as part of a team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and connections with customers.
  • Ability to listen, solve problems, and respond flexibly and creatively to new challenges.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organization skills.
  • Good collaboration and team skills.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
  • Delivers exceptional service to customers and prospects by identifying needs and providing advice and guidance on financial solutions.
  • Collaborates with banking partners to identify referral opportunities that grow customer relationships beyond personal banking.
  • Welcomes and guides customers in the branch lobby and advises them on digital and self-service banking options.
  • Assists with client conversations about banking services and recommends alternative banking channels, personal banking products, and investment advice.
  • Meets customers’ transaction-based needs through seamless execution.
  • Reviews customer profiles and conducts needs-based conversations to identify opportunities and address everyday banking and credit card needs.
  • Contributes to branch business results and the customer experience.
  • Supports operational activities, including inventory management, escalated service requests, following up on customer applications, filing, and opening and closing activities.
  • Works as a key member of a collaborative and versatile branch and market team.
  • Integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.
  • Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Contributes to ongoing improvement of the customer experience.
  • May work at multiple branches or through various channels based on market needs, with varying days, hours, and shifts.
  • Follows risk and compliance processes and policies to safeguard customer assets, maintain privacy, and act in customers’ best interests.
  • Maintains knowledge of the financial services marketplace and the legal and regulatory environment.
  • Maintains current knowledge of personal banking products, practices, and trends and applies it in customer conversations.
  • Identifies and reports suspicious activity patterns potentially related to money laundering.
  • Complies with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Protects bank assets in compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
  • Completes complex and diverse tasks within established rules and limits.
  • Analyzes issues, determines next steps, and escalates matters as required.
  • Applies the Risk Management Framework and makes sound, risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy and approved policies, laws, and regulations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic specialized knowledge.
  • Passion for helping customers.
  • Drive to deliver a personal customer experience.

Bank of Montreal (BMO) is a diversified financial services provider offering personal, business, and commercial banking, along with capital markets and wealth management, across Canada and the United States. Individuals use personal banking for everyday needs and loans, households can obtain mortgages and credit products, and businesses access commercial loans, treasury/cash management, and industry-specific advice. In capital markets, BMO assists clients with raising capital, trading, and research, while wealth management delivers investment strategies and asset management for portfolios. The company aims to help clients manage and grow their money through a full range of financial services for individuals, small businesses, large corporations, and public sector entities in North America.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 net income rose 34% to $2.63 billion, with ROE reaching 13.0%.
  • March 26, 2026 investor day targeted above 15% ROE by 2028.
  • May 2026 Burgundy acquisition lifted Wealth Management, while Stonepeak sale sharpened focus.

What critics are saying

  • FCAC fined BMO $4 million on February 2, 2026 for 101,091 customer overcharges.
  • SEC settled a $40.7 million BMO Capital Markets bond-misrepresentation case in January 2025.
  • BMO recorded $202 million severance charges in Q1 2026, signaling continuing job cuts.

What makes Bank of Montreal unique

  • BMO unifies Canadian and U.S. banking on one North American platform.
  • Capital Markets and Wealth Management diversify earnings beyond spread-dependent lending.
  • April 2026 OLBB rollout strengthens BMO's SME proposition across Canada and the U.S.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Hybrid Work Options

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