Trading Enablement Specialist

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This is a new role within BMO InvestorLine and is geared towards attracting specialist talent to primarily engage with our highest value Active Trading clients and prospects. Primary responsibilities will be to engage directly with Active Trading clients and prospects to provide Active Trading and Options trading platform demos, support with Active Trading related workflow setup and trouble-shooting, liaise with Active Trader Relationships Managers to provide optimal relationship management support and partner with the BMO InvestorLine National Sales team with Active Trading prospecting demos.

Understands customer needs and provides wealth and investment-related sales and service to BMO customers or prospects. Guides customers on wealth and investment strategies and products that meet customer’s objectives. Fulfills sales and service activities for the customer in accordance with approved procedures. Identifies and makes referrals to other business groups as needed.

• Creates innovative business development strategies, including collaborating with other BMO partners to grow the business.
• Delivers exceptional customer service that builds trust through expertise, responsive service and support.
• Develops and maintains long-term, profitable relationships and expands our share of wallet with a portfolio.
• May make outbound calls to customers and look proactively for opportunities to enhance customer experience by providng products that meet investment needs.
• Stays abreast of consumer needs, industry trends and best practices, and the regulatory environment as it relates to the products and services provided.
• Provides subject matter expertise relating to product knowledge, processes, and operating systems.
• Assists the manager by identifying skilled knowledge gaps and performance improvement opportunities for associates and specialists on the team.
• Implements, reviews, and revises work plans.
• Completes report audits and spot checks as required for existing LOB processes.
• Executes performance plans and provides feedback to employees and managers on progress towards desired behaviours/results.
• Develops and executes short term tactics/plans to drive specific behaviours, activities, and results.
• Provides professional quality sales and service for customer and prospect inquires, issues and requests.
• Probes to understand customer needs and advises them through their unique investment needs.
• Achieves sales targets with a focus on relevant investment products.
• Manages all transactional outcomes of customer contacts or refers to appropriate internal business groups.
• Escalates complex or unresolved customer situations to senior managers as required.
• Performs any required documentation after completed customer interactions to ensure customer’s requests are accurately processed.
• Maintains current knowledge of investment markets, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations in a professional manner.
• Integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations where appropriate.
• Maintains the confidentiality of customer and Bank information.
• Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering.
• Adheres to regulatory and compliance requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing reporting requirements, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) consumer provision requirements and Privacy Act provisions.
• 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.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

  Qualifications:

• Typically between 4 - 6 years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of BMO Investment / BMO InvestorLine products and services.
• Completed Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC course / Licensed with Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) as a Supervisor with Options.
• Some understanding of Risk Management & Compliance.
• Completed Branch Compliance Officer Course (BCO).
• Registered Investment Services Representative (RISR).
• 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.
• 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.

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.