Financial Planner

Bank N.A.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Commission-based pay

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Canada is seeking a Financial Planner to provide financial and investment planning, determine client needs, and deliver personalized solutions. You will engage clients, grow business through outreach and referrals, and build lasting relationships while meeting sales targets.

Comprehensive training and a strong support network help you reach your full potential. The role may involve working at multiple branches and requires licensing in the province; salary includes

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Regulatory licensing and registration requirements for Financial Planner in the employment province.
• Advanced working knowledge of financial industry.
• Specialized knowledge from 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and investment planning and advice in the best interests of the client.
• Identify client needs and provide solutions through managed products and services (e.g., mutual funds, retirement plans).
• Proactively engage new and existing customers to grow loyalty and opportunities.
• Develop and implement a relationship management plan to meet client needs.
• Engage in business development through outbound calls and referrals to grow the client base.
• Stay informed on investment products and market trends to provide appropriate guidance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Education

Post-secondary degree

Licensing/Registration

Job description

Application Deadline:

11/05/2026

Address:

7075 Kingsway Avenue

Job Family Group:

Retail Banking Sales & Service

Join BMO - imagine the possibilities. Are you looking for a chance to let your entrepreneurial spirit shine and turn potential into performance with great earning possibilities? Becoming a BMO® Financial Planner can offer you all that and much more. Expect to fill an important and rewarding role - helping your customers achieve their financial goals. You will be provided with industry-leading training, support as well as a portfolio of clients that you can continue to build lasting relationships. As a BMO Financial Planner you will be part of a collaborative team and have access to a strong support network to be able to achieve your full potential.

Provides financial and investment planning and advice to deliver a solution in the best interests of the customer. Determines client needs and provides solutions though the sales of managed products and services (e.g. mutual funds, retirement savings plans, and similar products). Provides other solutions indirectly through referrals to business partners.

Takes a lead in proactively engaging with new and existing customers and prospects by providing needs-based assessments to grow loyalty and identify immediate/future opportunities.

Implements business development strategies to acquire new business (outbound calling campaigns and cultivating branch referrals).

Engages customers to grow BMO's business by reaching out, generating appointments, and building new relationships within the community.

Identifies opportunities during customer conversations to generate referrals for personal and commercial banking products (e.g. personal banking, lending, and investments).

Supports the achievement of sales and performance targets.

Develops and implements a relationship management plan to meet the needs of client.

Responds to customer investment requests to fulfill investment product needs aligned with the customer's goals and refers the customer to partners where appropriate.

Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.

Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.

Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.

Introduces clients to investment strategies and works with clients to set goals and make real financial progress using appropriate guidance tools.

Probes to understand customer personal investment and banking needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.

Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall business results and customer experience delivered.

Maintains current knowledge of personal investment products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations.

May work at multiple branches and through various channels based on market needs to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives.

Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

Protects the Bank's assets and complies with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.

Focus may be on a business/group.

Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.

Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

Works mostly independently.

Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 3-5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet the regulatory / governing body licensing and registration requirements of a Financial Planner in the province or territory of employment.
• Advanced working knowledge of financial industry.
• Specialized knowledge from 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.

Salary :

Pay Type:

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-Rewa