Full-Time

Customer Service Representative

Posted on 7/3/2025

Deadline 7/25/25
Bank of Montreal

Bank of Montreal

10,001+ employees

Diversified financial services provider in North America

Compensation Overview

$34.8k - $47.3k/yr

+ Commission + Performance-based incentives + Discretionary bonuses

Entry

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support
Customer Experience
Customer Support
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Social Media
Customer Service
Requirements
  • No prior experience necessary; post-secondary degree or certification in related field of study is desirable.
  • High-level knowledge of personal, commercial and partner offers, and how each can best serve customers’ individual needs.
  • Confident and experienced in the use of social media, tablets, smart phones, online tools, and applications.
  • Highly skilled at helping people who don’t find digital applications intuitive to gain confidence in how to use them and to understand their benefits.
  • Projects a professional presence.
  • Basic knowledge of specialized sales and business banking solutions to refer to specialists.
  • Passionate commitment to helping customers.
  • A focus on delivering a personal experience to customers.
  • Resourceful self-starter with courage and confidence to approach customers.
  • Readiness 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.
  • An aptitude for listening, solving problems, and responding flexibly and creatively to new challenges.
  • Basic knowledge learned on the job.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - Basic (in business environment).
  • Organization skills - Basic (in business environment).
  • Collaboration & team skills - Basic (in business environment).
Responsibilities
  • Identifies customer needs and initiates referrals to BMO colleagues.
  • Supports customer requests for banking services, including handling transactions and customer inquiries.
  • Welcomes customers warmly and meets their banking service and transactional needs with seamless execution.
  • Offers advice and guidance on available digital and self-serve options with the goal of making it easy, simple, and fast to bank with BMO.
  • Reviews customer profiles and engages customers in a needs-based conversation to identify potential opportunities and address everyday banking plans and credit card needs.
  • Escalates complex or unresolved customer situations to managers as required.
  • Contributes to meeting branch business results and the customer experience.
  • Supports operational activities (e.g. inventory management, escalated service requests, following up on customer applications, filing, opening and closing activities).
  • Manages, loads, and reconciles cash transactions between treasury and various branch units (e.g. CRU).
  • Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
  • Acts as a key member of a collaborative and versatile branch and market team.
  • Probes to understand customer personal banking and credit card needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.
  • Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Takes the initiative to find creative approaches that make each customer’s experience feel personal.
  • Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall customer experience.
  • Contributes to business results and the overall experience delivered.
  • May work at multiple branches or through various channels based on market needs; work schedule may differ from week to week in terms of days worked, hours, and shifts.
  • Follows through on risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, and act in their best interest.
  • Keeps current with the wider financial services marketplace, the legal and regulatory environment, and our commitment to uphold the highest ethical requirements of our industry.
  • Maintains current knowledge of personal banking products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations.
  • Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering.
  • Complies with legal and regulatory requirements for the jurisdiction.
  • Protects the Bank's assets in compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
  • Completes standardized tasks under supervision.
  • Performs initial problem solving within given rules/limits & escalates when required.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Post-secondary degree or certification in related field of study is desirable.

BMO Financial Group provides a variety of banking services to individuals, businesses, and public sector clients primarily in Canada and the United States. Their offerings include personal banking products like savings accounts, mortgages, and personal loans, as well as specialized services for businesses such as commercial loans and treasury management. BMO also operates in capital markets, providing investment banking and trading services. What sets BMO apart from its competitors is its focus on tailored financial solutions that cater to the specific needs of different industries, including agriculture, technology, and real estate. The company's goal is to deliver comprehensive financial services that help clients achieve their financial objectives.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • BMO's $625M Burgundy acquisition adds $27B AUM, enhancing wealth management capabilities.
  • The $130M credit facility for HostPapa shows BMO's support for tech sector growth.
  • Issuing $1.25B in subordinated notes strengthens BMO's capital base for expansion.

What critics are saying

  • BMO's Burgundy acquisition may face integration challenges and client retention issues.
  • Exposure to SaaS market volatility through HostPapa's credit facility poses financial risks.
  • Large-scale credit agreements increase BMO's exposure to potential credit risks.

What makes Bank of Montreal unique

  • BMO offers tailored financial services across diverse industries, enhancing client-specific solutions.
  • The acquisition of Burgundy Asset Management boosts BMO's ultra-high-net-worth client services.
  • BMO's strong presence in North American markets provides a competitive edge in financial services.

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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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