Client Service Assistant

Bank N.A.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Canada seeks a client-focused Wealth Sales & Service professional to support Investment Advisors (IAs) and IA Team with day-to-day administration and exceptional client service. The role emphasizes building trusted client relationships and delivering tailored advice within regulatory guidelines.

You will coordinate marketing activities, assist with client meetings, handle routine requests, prepare client reports, and maintain accurate databases.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree desirable.
• Knowledge of wealth management and branch operations is an asset.
• Licensing/certification requirements must be met for the jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Supports Investment Advisors and IA Team with day-to-day administration and client service.
• Coordinates marketing activities for the advisory team and plans client events.
• Assists with client meetings, scheduling, and basic money movement requests.
• Generates reports and maintains client files and databases.
• Ensures tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed; supports technology issues.
• Gathers updates on training, guidelines and policy changes; protects client confidentiality.
• Develops rapport to retain and grow client relationships and delivers service excellence.
• Supports with investment needs and professional, customized advice and services.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

Wealth management software

CRM systems

Job description

Application Deadline:

11/26/2026

Address:

179A Leva Ave

Job Family Group:

Wealth Sales & Service

Responsibilities

• Supports one or more Investment Advisors (IAs) and IA Team and staff, and branch operations with day-to-day administration and provides exceptional client service to support achievement of business objectives. A client-focused role, committed to managing and growing client relationships through the delivery of service and advice.
• Coordinates marketing activities on behalf of the advisory team, including website, social media initiatives, client recognition for meaningful life events, and the planning of client events.
• Assists the advisory team in preparing for client meetings, including scheduling appointments.
• Handles clients' general day-to-day requests and inquiries including basic money movement (e.g., wires, transfers), technology issues, and account opening and update, and follows up in a timely and confidential manner.
• Generates reports and documents for IAs and clients as requested and processes items for client accounts and files.
• Maintains and organizes client database and client files.
• Ensures transactions and tasks are appropriately assigned to team members and completed.
• Provides team members with support on technology issues, use of new technology, and general inquiries and escalations related to policies, procedures, and processing.
• Gathers and distributes information on updates to training, guidelines, technology, and other business related information.
• Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and promote a positive client experience resulting in retaining long- term client relationships and delivers an exceptional client experience.
• Assists with managing a portfolio of clients to retain and grow relationships.
• Support IA's in individual client investment needs to provide professional, customized investment-related advise, sales and services.
• Works collaboratively within the market, BMO partners and the community to build relationships and deliver the desired customer experience.
• 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 ensure an effectively run branch.
• Protects the Bank's assets and clients' assets and complies with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of client and Bank information.
• Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits.
• Analyzes issues and determines next steps; escalates as required.
• 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 1 - 2 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of wealth management company and branch operations (e.g. client services, trust services, account transfers, etc.) is an asset
• Knowledge of operational aspects of traditional (stocks, bonds, money market, mutual funds) and non traditional (managed and fee based) products is an asset
• Familiarity with technology applications and software used in the financial planning and investment industry.
• Must meet the licensing and certification requirements for the branch / jurisdiction where the mandate is being fulfilled.
• Basic specialized knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Good.
• Organization skills - Good.
• Collaboration & team skills - Good.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.

Salary

$33,500.00 - $56,500.00

Pay Type

Salaried & Commission

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

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