Bank of Montreal

Lead Relationship Manager

Bank of Montreal$74K — $138K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Post-graduate degree preferred
  • Relevant professional designations are advantageous
  • Experience with High Net Worth/Ultra High Net Worth clients
  • Proven business development experience with a successful track record
  • Extensive knowledge and technical proficiency in financial planning
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized wealth planning advice to HNW/UHNW clients
  • Facilitate client goal discovery and maintain effective data management
  • Collaborate with client strategy teams to enhance client experiences
  • Develop complex financial plans using financial analysis
  • Consult with clients and external advisors on intricate issues
  • Stay informed on trends and legislation affecting wealth planning
  • Create training and resource content in specialized planning areas

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Performance-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

07/09/2026

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Wealth Sales & Service

Provides specialized wealth planning for High Net Worth / Ultra High Net Worth (HNW/UHNW) clients to help meet their long-term financial objectives. Leverages specialized knowledge and experience to partner collaboratively with other planning professionals and Relationship Managers (Private Bankers, Investment Counsellors, Investment Advisors) to provide clients with comprehensive wealth planning advice and solutions encompassing financial, tax, succession, philanthropic, will, estate and trust planning in connection with their overall wealth planning needs. Supports the growth and retention of HNW/UHNW client assets through specialized planning solutions that help to broaden the dialogue and enhance the client relationship in order to consolidate client assets and increase revenues. Contributes to enhancing the client and BMO Advisor experience thus driving increased profitability, improved share of wallet and Net Promoter Scores.

  • Provides customized advice and specialized planning services to HNW/UHNW client segments.
  • Facilitates/participates in goals-based discovery process directly with clients, and ensures standards relative to data capture and plan creation are met thereafter to maintain effective knowledge management within business/group.
  • Demonstrates a consultative and collaborative value-added approach in client conversations, acting as a member of a client strategy team to facilitate the desired client experience.
  • Leverages financial analysis in the development of detailed and complex financial plans.
  • Consults with clients and their external advisors on complex issues, as required.
  • Provides commentary and awareness on emerging trends and new legislation through articles, case laws, and advanced planning solutions.
  • Develops content in the area(s) of specialized planning for use as training material, internal resource material and client-facing material.
  • Develops/maintains internal and external networks and referral sources to ensure ongoing growth of the business.
  • Protects the Bank9s assets by adhering to all banking and investment regulations, Bank policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements and regulations, process requirements, and established risk guidelines.
  • Implements business development strategies to acquire new business.
  • Assists in the development of strategic plans.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
  • Participates in the development/presentation of educational programs in the area(s) of specialized planning within BMO and to clients.
  • Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
  • Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
  • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
  • Works independently and regularly handles non-routine 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 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Post-graduate degree is desirable.
  • Relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
  • Experience dealing with HNW/UHNW clients.
  • Business development experience with successful track record.
  • Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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:


$74,000.00 - $138,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group9s 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 Group9s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group9s 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:

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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