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Trust Officer - Private Wealth - R250021092 MONTREAL

Bank of Montreal (BMO)

MONTREAL, Quebec

Trust Officer - Private Wealth - R250021092 MONTREAL

Bank of Montreal (BMO)

MONTREAL, Quebec
 
Salary: $56 000,00 - $103 500,00
 
Application Deadline:10/27/2025

Address:1250 boul Rene Levesque Ouest

Job Family Group:
Wealth Sales & Service

Provides high quality sales and service to Trust & Estate clients to deliver an exceptional client experience. Provides technical expertise for all aspects of Trust & Estate account management and administration to ensure compliance. Works collaboratively within the branch and the regional team as part of the client/relationship management solution. Identifies and makes referrals to other business groups as appropriate.

  • Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
  • Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
  • Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through. 
  • Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders. 
  • Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
  • Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance. 
  • Makes presentations to clients/prospects in conjunction with others based upon their needs.
  • Manages trust, agency or probate accounts in the role of trustee.
  • May act as the Relationship Manager to assigned clients and effectively interacts with others assigned to the client/relationship team.
  • Reviews and interprets trust documents to ensure compliance.
  • Assesses assets for risk identification.
  • Works with stakeholders to ensure proper documentation and administration decisions.
  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
  • Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
  • Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
  • Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
  • Reviews requests with Fiduciary to make discretionary decisions to about actions to be taken.
  • Cross trains team members to ensure coverage and contingency.
  • Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
  • Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
  • Performs set up & maintenance of Trust & Estate accounts ensuring all compliance requirements are met within acceptable time frames.
  • Ensures the timely and accurate processing of trade order management activities.
  • Supports in audits and compliance reviews as assigned.
  • Identifies and escalates all irregularities and discrepancies to management.
  • Performs sales & service support activities as required to meet client needs and maintain overall service levels.
  • Provides administrative support to team members and relationship managers that includes financial reports, asset & account reconciliation, compliance, trade activity, posting, fee collection and other related activities; ensures proper documentation and administration decisions.
  • Meets high-quality service standards to maximize relationship retention and growth.
  • Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and earn their trust.
  • Follows through on the risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, act in their best interests, and ensures an effectively run function.
  • Protects the Bank's assets and complies with all regulatory, legal and ethical requirements.
  • Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
  • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field preferred.
  • TEP designation is an important asset.
  • Strong knowledge of Personal Trust Administration processes and procedures
  • Broad knowledge of Trust Tax, Trust Accounting and Investment Management
  • Broad knowledge of fiduciary laws including estate planning techniques, relevant tax regulations.
  • Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
  • Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
  • Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
  • Influence skills - In-depth.
  • Data driven decision making - In-depth.

You’re fluent in French and English as this role provides support to clients and team members inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

Salary:
$56 000,00 - $103 500,00

Pay Type:
Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

fellicia.foster@bmo.com

 

 

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About Bank of Montreal (BMO)

We’re proud to be the official bank of the Canadian Defence Community – and that goes beyond supporting your financial well-being. We value the skills you’ve earned in the military, and we’re here to help as you move into the next stage of your professional life.

BMO is a top ten North American bank that provides personal and commercial banking, global markets and investment banking services to 13 million customers and clients. Founded in 1817, we’re driven by our Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. BMO has established itself as a destination for top talent, with an employee experience that’s built on   personalized career development opportunities, a performance-driven winning culture, competitive rewards and benefits, and a deepcommitment to the health and well-being of our people.

If you’re ambitious, curious, creative, and eager to make an impact, you should consider BMO as a place to build your career.

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