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Bank of Montreal

Runs Canadian and US banks for people and firms

Trust Officer - Private Wealth

Wealth Management & Financial AdvisoryUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically, 5–7 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Professional designation as a Lawyer or Notary in good standing with the applicable provincial law society or professional order is an important asset.
  • TEP certification is an asset.
  • In-depth knowledge of Personal Trust Administration processes and procedures.
  • In-depth knowledge of Trust Tax, Trust Accounting, and Investment Management.
  • In-depth knowledge of fiduciary laws, including estate planning techniques and relevant tax regulations.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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.
  • Fluency in French and English to support clients and team members inside and/or outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality customer service to BMO Trust Company customers and technical expertise in trust and estate account management and administration, ensuring compliance.
  • Collaborate within the regional team as part of client or relationship-management solutions; identify business opportunities and refer customers to other operating groups when applicable.
  • Manage estate, trust, or mandated accounts as liquidator or trustee.
  • Act as relationship manager for assigned clients and interact effectively with other stakeholders in each file.
  • Review requests with the Trustee and make discretionary decisions about actions to take.
  • Carry out tasks to provide accurate, efficient, and timely services.
  • Establish and maintain trust and estate accounts, ensuring compliance requirements are met within acceptable time frames.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of priority management activities.
  • Establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Meet high service-quality standards to maximize relationship retention and growth.
  • Build customer trust and credibility.
  • Recommend and implement solutions based on analysis of problems and implications for the organization and customer.
  • Identify opportunities to grow existing relationships and develop new business.
  • Collaborate with other employees to present to current and potential clients based on their needs.
  • Stay up to date on trends and emerging issues to inform decision-making.
  • Support the implementation of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in establishing business priorities and the order of achievement for the business sector or operating group strategy.
  • Participate in change-management activities, including readiness assessment, planning, stakeholder management, delivery, evaluation, and maintenance of initiatives.
  • Participate in establishing a communications plan to influence or change behavior; create personalized messages and select appropriate distribution channels.
  • Provide comments on the planning and implementation of operational programs.
  • Support assigned audits and compliance reviews.
  • Identify irregularities and anomalies and report them to management.
  • Evaluate work effectiveness in light of sector trends, recommend improvements, and make required changes.
  • Perform sales and service support tasks as needed to meet customer needs and maintain overall service levels.
  • Use judgment to identify problems, determine their causes, and resolve them within established limits.
  • Work independently and regularly handle non-routine situations.
  • Perform broader duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional designation as a Lawyer or Notary in good standing with the applicable provincial law society or professional order.
  • TEP certification.

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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