Financial Advisor

BMO U.S.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 51,800 - 95,900; Full time

Job summary

BMO U.S. is seeking a financial advisor responsible for providing comprehensive banking solutions including investment planning and advice. You will collaborate with team members to achieve sales and performance targets, and implement business development strategies to acquire new clients.

The ideal candidate has relevant experience along with necessary licenses. This role offers a competitive compensation package including a salary of $51,800.00 to $95,900.00 plus commission.

Qualifications

• Typically, 4 – 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong working knowledge of financial industry.
• In-depth experience with managed products.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial and investment planning and advice.
• Supports sales and performance targets.
• Implements business development strategies.

Skills

Financial advisory

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

FINRA Series 6, 63 & 65 Licenses or Series 7 & 66

Life and Health Insurance Producer’s License

Job description

Provides financial and investment planning and advice in collaboration with other team members to deliver a comprehensive banking solution in the best interest of the customer. Determines client needs and provides solutions through the sales of managed products and services (e.g. mutual funds, mutual fund wrap accounts, ETF wrap accounts, insurance, annuities, retirement savings plans, and other similar products). Provides other solutions indirectly through referrals to business partners.

• Supports the achievement of sales and performance targets for new asset sales, joint appointments, fee-based sales, and financial planning.
• Implements business development strategies to acquire new business (e.g. outbound calling campaigns, conducting seminars) and cultivate branch employee referrals.
• Identifies opportunities during customer conversations to generate referrals for personal and commercial banking products (e.g. personal banking, lending, and investments).
• Implements a relationship management plan in collaboration with the lead relationship manager.
• Determines client needs and provides solutions through the sales of managed products and services.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions.
• 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.
• Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
• Manages databases and provides support for analysis, forecasting and/or data visualization, ensuring adherence with data governance standards.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Identifies business needs, designs and develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports, etc.) to manage information.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Supports the development and promotion of a business/group program.
• Works collaboratively and in partnership with members of the client relationship team to apply a consultative sales process and continually enhance the client experience.
• Introduces clients to investment strategies and works with clients to develop a financial plan utilizing appropriate guidance tools.
• Implements a relationship management plan in collaboration with the lead relationship manager.
• Implements business development strategies to acquire new business (e.g. outbound calling campaigns, conducting seminars) and cultivate branch employee referrals.
• Communicates effectively with sales management and sales force to keep them informed of product developments and initiatives.
• Coaches and advises others on the team by conducting joint appointments and sharing product knowledge and sales tips.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• 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 function.
• Protects the Bank's assets and complies with all regulatory, legal and ethical requirements.
• Identifies and recommends ways to enhance the client experience.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
• 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 4 – 6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• FINRA Series 6, 63 & 65 Licenses OR FINRA Series 7 & 66 licenses.
• Life and Health Insurance Producer’s License.
• Completed LTC Continuing Education Requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of financial industry.
• In-depth experience working with managed products and providing fee-based advice.
• In-depth understanding of deposit and loan (including mortgage) products and banking services.
• Technical proficiency gained through 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.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Compensation

$51,800.00 – $95,900.00

Pay Type

Salaried & Commission