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Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Mortgage Specialist

Retail & Commercial BankingPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeCalgary, AB, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically, candidates have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • For credit-qualifiable roles, candidates need credit qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills that meet portfolio requirements and qualification standards.
  • Candidates need an in-depth understanding of the mortgage lending process and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Candidates need strong interpersonal, sales, customer service, and negotiation skills.
  • Candidates need expert knowledge of self-management and teamwork, personal lending, relationship sales, and management.
  • Candidates need functional knowledge of personal banking, investments, trust services, business and commercial lending, and cash management.
  • Candidates need strong knowledge of the broader real estate industry and mortgage market.
  • Candidates need specialized knowledge from education or business experience.
  • Candidates need in-depth verbal and written communication, collaboration and team, analytical and problem-solving, and influence skills.

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate, build, and manage relationships with a referral network to build a pipeline of new mortgage business and increase BMO’s share of the home financing market.
  • Identify sales opportunities and refer customers to BMO colleagues as appropriate.
  • Develop and execute marketing and sales programs to drive business results while following corporate policies, operating directives, legal requirements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Contact referral and origination sources identified through national partnerships, or create local partnerships, to lead discussions about home financing solutions.
  • Assist with implementing targeted marketing programs, promotions, and other initiatives, and support their delivery.
  • Search for cross-sell and up-sell opportunities to position to the branch and achieve individual sales and profitability goals.
  • Expand the referral network by obtaining referrals and originations from existing relationships.
  • Participate in trade shows, conferences, and related events to establish and enhance the Bank’s community presence.
  • Advocate for customers during application and processing activities and guide them throughout the mortgage application and processing process.
  • Complete onboarding activities as required.
  • Deliver customer service that builds trust through expertise, responsive service, and support.
  • Partner with branch teams to hand off customers, finalize mortgage documentation, and refer customers with non-mortgage needs.
  • Resolve or escalate issues to meet customer expectations and ensure funds are advanced in a timely manner.
  • Respond professionally to customer queries and requests, identify needs for banking products such as everyday banking, lending, and investment, and refer customers to appropriate BMO partners.
  • Stay current on consumer needs, industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures for mortgage products and services.
  • Address customer service issues within established parameters and escalate persistent or complex matters to senior staff or other departments for resolution.
  • Develop solutions and recommendations based on business strategy and stakeholder needs, and advise and guide the assigned business or group on implementing solutions.
  • Support strategic initiatives with internal and external stakeholders and help determine business priorities and execution sequence.
  • Conduct independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
  • Liaise with BMO teams and customers to ensure satisfactory completion or fulfillment of home financing applications.
  • Document updates in BMO internal systems so employees can track outstanding customer opportunities, transactions, and issues.
  • Analyze data and information to provide insights and recommendations; gather and format data into regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards.
  • Provide input into planning and implementing operational programs.
  • Execute routine tasks, including service requests, transactions, and queries, within applicable service-level agreements.
  • Organize work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Complete transactions in compliance with guidelines and other requirements to maintain operational integrity.
  • Think creatively, propose solutions, and use judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within established rules.
  • Work mostly independently; broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
  • Take measured risks while protecting the Bank by applying the Risk Management Framework and Risk Culture within approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy, protecting assets, and complying with applicable policies, standards, procedures, laws, and regulations.

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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