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Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Wealth & Tax Planning Consultant - Private Wealth, Mandarin

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeMarkham, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically, 5 to 9 years of relevant experience and a university degree in a relevant field of study are required.
  • Experience dealing with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients is required.
  • A proven track record in developing and growing a profitable financial or related client services business is required.
  • Extensive knowledge and technical proficiency related to wealth planning strategies, issues, and trends are required.
  • Broad knowledge of financial institutions, services, and products is required.
  • Broad knowledge of investment management principles, economics, and financial markets is required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, influence skills, collaboration and team skills with a focus on cross-group collaboration, and data-driven decision-making skills are required at an in-depth or expert level.
  • The ability to manage ambiguity is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced tax planning advice for individuals, families, trusts, holding companies, and owner-managed businesses.
  • Identify tax-efficient strategies related to wealth accumulation, retirement, income distribution, and wealth transfer.
  • Collaborate with clients’ external tax advisors, accountants, and legal professionals on complex planning matters.
  • Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts on high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.
  • Develop planning concepts and strategies to help clients minimize taxes and optimize after-tax outcomes.
  • Provide customized advice and specialized planning services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth client segments.
  • Facilitate or participate in goals-based discovery directly with clients, and ensure data-capture and plan-creation standards are met to maintain effective knowledge management within the business or group.
  • Use a consultative, collaborative, value-added approach in client conversations as a member of a client strategy team to facilitate the desired client experience.
  • Apply consultative sales and wealth planning principles, practices, and techniques in client interactions.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in specialized planning areas, including regulations and policies, to assess and provide insights and solutions to clients.
  • Use financial analysis to develop detailed and complex financial plans.
  • Consult with clients and their external advisors on complex issues as required.
  • Provide commentary and awareness on emerging trends and new legislation through articles, case law, and advanced planning solutions.
  • Develop specialized-planning content for training materials, internal resources, and client-facing materials.
  • Lead or participate in developing and presenting educational programs in specialized planning within the organization and to clients.
  • Develop and maintain internal and external networks and referral sources to support ongoing business growth.
  • Network with industry contacts as needed to gain competitive insights and best practices.
  • Protect the bank’s assets by complying with banking and investment regulations, bank policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements, and established risk guidelines.
  • Serve as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders at a group or enterprise-wide level.
  • Apply expertise and creative thinking to resolve unique or ambiguous situations and complex, non-routine problems.
  • Implement changes in response to shifting trends.
  • Take measured risks under the Risk Management Framework and Risk Culture, within approved Risk Appetite, making sound, risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy and consistent with applicable policy documents, laws, and regulations.
  • Perform broader work or accountabilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A post-graduate degree is desirable.
  • A relevant professional designation, such as CPA/CA, is considered an asset and is strongly preferred.
  • Experience developing and delivering advanced tax planning strategies for affluent individuals, families, trusts, and business owners is a significant asset.
  • Mandarin language skills are 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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