Legal Analyst

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking a legal and regulatory compliance support professional in Toronto. The role supports the Managing Director, Legal & Regulatory Compliance for Global Asset Management and Private Wealth, handling regulatory reporting, research and document management in a fast-paced environment.

The position involves preparing legal documents, managing filings, calendars and correspondence, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures while handling sensitive bank information.

Qualifications

• Typically less than 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Think creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

Responsibilities

• Prepares legal documents and reports.
• Coordinates and monitors regulatory and other reporting and filings, including the processes.
• Leads calendar, meeting and other administrative tasks.
• Conducts research, compiles information and reporting.
• Maintains corporate records and registrations, and corporate database.
• Develops/maintains information management systems and ensures data integrity.
• Handles sensitive/confidential Bank information while minimizing legal risk.
• Arranges requirements and materials for the facilitation of meetings.
• Responds to internal/external inquiries concerning corporate information, legal agreements and certain legal issues.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate and efficient services and support.
• Operates effectively in a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations.
• 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.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

Legal drafting

Research

Document management

Calendar management

Budget monitoring

Written communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Influence

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Provides legal services in support of Managing Director, Legal & Regulatory Compliance for Global Asset Management and Private Wealth.

Supports the Managing Director and the legal team with complex portfolios and operates at various levels within a fast paced, deadline-sensitive environment. Provides assistance to include regulatory and other reporting, research, document management and drafting. Manages or participates in administrative and operational tasks and projects, maintains timelines and action plans, prepares correspondence and monitors and manages budgets. Manages calendars, meetings, administrative file management and meeting agendas and correspondence. Builds effective relationships with business/group, provides advice on standard processes, including improvement thereof, and ensures compliance with internal procedures. This position is privy to sensitive and confidential Bank Matters which may impact the Bank’s reputational risk.

• Prepares legal documents and reports.
• Coordinates and monitors regulatory and other reporting and filings, including the processes.
• Leads calendar, meeting and other administrative tasks.
• Conducts research, compiles information and reporting.
• Maintains corporate records and registrations, and corporate database.
• Develops/maintains information management systems and ensures data integrity.
• Handles sensitive/confidential Bank information while minimizing legal risk.
• Arranges requirements and materials for the facilitation of meetings.
• Responds to internal/external inquiries concerning corporate information, legal agreements and certain legal issues.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate and efficient services and support.
• Operates effectively in a high stress environment with constantly changing expectations.
• 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 less than 5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Think creatively and proposes new solutions.
• 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

$45,000.00 - $100,000.00

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 Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.