Bank of Montreal

Wealth Planning Consultant

Bank of Montreal$67K — $117K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in wealth planning for WPC role; 3-5 years for SWPC
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field
  • Experience selling to Investment Advisors or HNW clients
  • CFP designation required; other designations like LL.B/LL.L/LL.M preferred
  • Familiarity with financial planning software, preferably NaviPlan
  • Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to influence and drive data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

  • Lead client discovery processes to understand financial aspirations
  • Create complex financial plans tailored to clients' needs
  • Implement strategies to expand service offerings and business growth
  • Build networks to enhance business opportunities in assigned regions
  • Ensure compliance with client experience and planning standards
  • Support Investment Advisors through training and strategic insights
  • Provide comprehensive financial advice encompassing estate, tax, and succession planning

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Support for professional development and training
Full Job Description
Application Deadline:

06/16/2026

Address:
100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Wealth Sales & Service

Provides wealth planning, advanced financial planning, guidance and counsel focussed on High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth (HNW/UHNW) client segments. Works collaboratively in partnership with Investment Advisors to develop and deliver a client-focussed wealth planning experience culminating in a documented wealth strategy. Participates in the end-to-end wealth planning experience, from discovery to financial planning analysis, development of high value financial plans and recommendations, to coaching/assisting with presentations to clients. Creates awareness of key products and services with the objective of generating increased asset levels from HNW/UHNW investors. Supports the growth and retention of client assets by providing wealth planning advice/guidance to Investment Advisors to broaden the dialogue with clients, consolidate assets, and increase revenues. Executes a disciplined approach to all sales and wealth management strategies to support regional and national business growth while focussing on the client experience.
  • Leads/facilitates 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.
  • Develops detailed and complex financial plans for clients to help meet their financial objectives. Conducts presentations to clients, as required.
  • Implements strategies to increase the scope of services to help clients achieve their personal goals and to contribute to the overall growth of business results.
  • Develops internal/external networks and referral sources to grow business within the assigned region.
  • Ensures that the region's client experience standards for financial planning and client relationship development are met.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
  • Assists in the development of strategic plans.
  • Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
  • 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.
  • Works closely with Investment Advisors in the development and delivery of HNW management solutions.
  • Works with Branch Managers to increase awareness of Wealth Management Consultants in their branches.
  • Leverages expert planning resources in the field of taxation, estate & trust and succession planning to assess and provide insights to clients.
  • Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Generally, the WPC is lead planner for clients with $1 - $3 million in investable assets with ability to take on larger client portfolios up to $5 million, as required.
  • Generally, the SWPC is lead planner for clients with $5 - $7 million in investable assets with ability to take on larger client portfolios up to $10 million, as required.
  • Provides coaching/training to Investment Advisors to support their delivery of wealth management solutions.
  • Develops and executes regular sales campaigns and awareness articles for Investment Advisors through internal publications.
  • Provides proactive, integrated and customized advice, and creates & implements wealth planning strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
  • Reinforces sales processes and the client experience by identifying gaps and best practices to ensure delivery of complex wealth plans for clients.
  • Demonstrates a consultative and collaborative selling approach to facilitate the desired client experience and achieve business objectives.
  • Provides insight and expertise on advanced financial planning concepts to include tax, estate and succession planning, philanthropy, and other complex wealth service offerings.
  • Protects the Bank's assets by adhering to all banking, investment and lending regulations, Bank policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements and regulations, process requirements, and established risk guidelines.
  • 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.
    Qualifications:
  • WPC: minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study.
  • SWPC: minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study.
  • Experience in selling to Investment Advisors or HNW clients.
  • Experience in financial planning is an asset.
  • CFP designation (IQPF in Quebec).
  • MBA considered an asset.
  • LL.B/LL.L/LL.M is considered an asset.
  • Life Insurance designation is considered an asset.
  • Working knowledge of financial planning software (NaviPlan an asset).
  • Trust & Estate Practitioner.
  • 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.

    This job posting is for a current vacancy

    Please note the target salary range for this specific position in $67,400 is $117,400


This job posting is for a current vacancy.

Salary:

$67,400.00 - $117,400.00

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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