The Wealth Planning Support Team (WPST) is a business unit within BMO Wealth Planning, Trust & Advisory Services, dedicated to providing advisory, planning solutions, and Subject Matter Expertise support to BMO Wealth Professionals around the wealth planning process. We leverage a team approach to deliver innovative and customized wealth planning solutions designed to assess overall wealth management needs and recommended strategies to help clients preserve, enhance, transfer and protect their wealth.

Wealth Planning Advisor- Quality & Governance, is responsible for completing reviews of wealth plans prepared by BMO Wealth Professionals for accuracy, effectiveness and quality. Providing administrative and operational support, ensuring quality standards are achieved in the financial planning advice delivered through the customer experience. Responsible for providing subject matter expertise around the quality practice of financial planning in accordance with provincial regulations.

Quality Review Oversight (60%)

• Ensure that reviews are proficiently and efficiently performed; accurately interpret results against distinct criteria.
• Perform quality review and audit functions – check accuracy and quality of Financial Plans created by users, to mitigate risk to the organization (in accordance to process and standards set).
• Spotting planning opportunities from reviews of financial plans.
• Identify and report common errors and issues to advise on potential training areas.
• Provide feedback and coaching on quality reviews via standardized benchmarks but with custom comments. Phone conversations will be required to debrief and assist with quality plans, process and coaching.
• Support and guide users with questions regarding the application of financial planning principles and concepts as well as technical inputs to BMO WealthPath.
• Maintain awareness of latest legislative and other financial industry changes that may affect Financial Planning.
• Review standard processes for improvement and efficiency Accesses, monitors and reports on sensitive Bank, customer, transactional and employee information to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
  
  
  

Frontline Support (30%)

• Provide subject matter expertise around financial planning support to BMO Private Wealth Professionals and retail financial planners, through support of toll-free phone line and email requests.
• Assist/contribute to development of tools that encourage adoption of Financial Planning
• Assist in developing support materials related to financial planning, such as reference guides, FAQ’s, Quick Tips, webinars, and other relevant documentation.
  
  
  

Business Processes/Operational effectiveness (10%)

• Assist in the maintenance of the quality review front line handbook for errors, improvements, or additions.
• Assist in identifying business requirements for WealthPath and participate in user-acceptance testing of upgrades to WealthPath.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant financial planning experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current financial planning designation, PFP® or QAFP™ or CFP™.
• Strong customer service skill set and client centric focus
• Knowledge of business operations, procedures and activities involving documenting practices
• Proficient computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• A self-starter who resulted oriented and gets things done on time and who works effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to meet deliverables in tight timeframes
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability
• Verbal & written communication skills- Strong
• Collaboration & team skills – Strong
• Influence skills-strong
• Data driven decision making – developing
• Results oriented
• Hybrid role- this job requires in-person attendance at 100 King Street West in Toronto for minimum of 2-3 days per week
  
  
  

Salary:

$68,000.00 - $126,000.00

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

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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.

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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.

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