Bank of Montreal

Associate Portfolio Manager

Bank of Montreal$69K — $127K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Finance-related degree preferred.
  • Broad knowledge of financial markets and portfolio management theory.
  • Proficient in investment management software.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing new business proposals based on client needs.
  • Directly manage a limited number of investment accounts.
  • Develop and implement a customer contact schedule.
  • Provide ongoing investment support to assigned accounts.
  • Design and produce performance and portfolio reports.
  • Monitor client account performance and address any issues.
  • Support the execution of strategic initiatives with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Accident and life insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

09/29/2026

Address:
10250 Constellation Blvd

Job Family Group:
Wealth Sales & Service

Provides high quality sales and service to investment clients to deliver an exceptional client experience. Provides technical expertise for all aspects of investment 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.
  • Assists / oversees the preparation of new business proposals or presentations to clients / prospects based upon their needs.
  • Directly manages a limited number of investment accounts.
  • Develops and implements customer contact schedule.
  • Develops an overall understanding of assigned client's investment strategy to best serve the customer.
  • Provides general investment support to assigned accounts.
  • Develops an understanding of the Bank's investment strategy and philosophy and is effectively communicates this to clients and prospects.
  • Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
  • Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
  • Uses models to structure a portfolio based on specific criteria.
  • Prepares spreadsheets and reports with information about performance information, portfolio summaries, asset allocation targets, etc.
  • Implements portfolio re-optimizations and enters client equity and fixed income trades.
  • Monitors cash balances in client accounts and identifies cash requirements.
  • Participates in account review process and completion of required action items.
  • Organizes client files and ensures proper documentation.
  • 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 regular communication with clients, investigating and responding to customer inquiries, preparing customized client reports, implementing portfolio re-optimizations, and verifying performance measurement reports.
  • 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.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • 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 post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Finance related degree preferred.
  • Broad knowledge of financial markets, portfolio management theory, and relevant regulations.
  • Proficiency with investment management software.
  • 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.


Salary:

$69,000.00 - $127,800.00

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 Bank of Montreal

The Bank of Montreal is a Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company. It provides a wide range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking products and services. The bank had revenues of CAD 23.6 billion in 2020.
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