Private Banking Officer

BMO Financial Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Montreal seeks an Administrative Support and Client Service professional. This role entails providing exceptional service to private banking clients, resolving inquiries, and assisting in business proposals. Candidates should have 2-3 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary degree. The position offers a salary range of $38,500 to $71,000, based on experience and qualifications, within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in a client service role.
• Working knowledge of personal and commercial credit products.
• Basic knowledge of the Lending Process and supporting policies.

Responsibilities

• Supports private banking clients with exceptional service.
• Assists in preparing business proposals and presentations.
• Resolves client inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Analyzes data to provide insights and recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Application Deadline: 02/13/2026

Address: 1250 boul Rene Levesque Ouest

Job Family Group: Wealth Sales & Service

Administrative Support and Client Service Role – Working Closely with the Private Banker

Supports the delivery of an exceptional customer experience to private banking clients. Provides a superior level of courteous, knowledgeable and professional service to all existing and potential clients displaying a comprehensive knowledge of products. Recognizes the appropriate time to proactively identify and discuss clients’ needs and works collaboratively with the branch and regional teams to identify and make referrals. Ensures compliance and operational effectiveness.

• Assists in preparing new business proposals or presentations to clients/prospects.
• Identifies customer needs and matches with appropriate products or services using relationship selling techniques, including making referrals to other BMO employees.
• Identifies and recommends workflow process alternatives that can lead to improved efficiency and service levels.
• Determines client needs and ensures timely and accurate completion of transaction processing.
• Takes ownership of client inquiries/ concerns/ complaints, ensuring timely resolution and referring as appropriate.
• Maintains detailed knowledge and understanding of integrated private banking services and offerings as well as a detailed understanding of the strategic direction of the business.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.
• Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Reviews overdraft and other monitoring reports with Private Banker and actions accordingly.
• Strives to exceed client service standards to maximize relationship retention and growth.
• Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and earn their trust.
• Provides timely, accurate service and support to Private Bankers by completing a wide variety of credit, non-credit, and related activities.
• Adheres to all banking, investment and lending regulations, Policies and Procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements, bank guidelines and established risk guidelines.
• Follows security and safeguarding procedures and applies appropriate due diligence for the prevention of loss due to fraud, counterfeiting money laundering or defalcation in accordance with Bank policy.
• Participates in audits and compliance reviews as assigned.
• Identifies and escalates all irregularities and discrepancies to management.
• Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits and may include handling escalations from other employees.
• Analyzes issues and determines next steps.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically between 2 – 3 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of personal (primarily) and commercial credit and non-credit products, monitoring/operational processes and applications.
• Basic knowledge of the Lending Process and supporting policies.
• Basic knowledge of loan and security documentation, including registration and renewal routine.
• Specialized knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Good.
• Organization skills - Good.
• Collaboration & team skills - Good.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.

Salary

$38,500.00 - $71,000.00

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