Lead Relationship Manager

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Chicago offers specialized wealth planning for High Net Worth clients, partnering with Private Bankers and Investment Counsellors to deliver comprehensive solutions across financial, tax, estate and trust planning. This role focuses on growth, client relationship development, and regulatory compliance within a collaborative client strategy team.

The position requires 5–7 years of experience, a related degree, and strong communication, analytical, and business development

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in wealth planning or advisory roles.
• Post-secondary degree; graduate degree is desirable.
• Professional designation (e.g., CFP) is an asset.
• Experience serving HNW/UHNW clients and a track record in business development.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical problem solving.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provides customized wealth planning advice to HNW/UHNW client segments.
• Leads discovery for goals-based planning and ensures data capture standards.
• Acts as a client strategy team member to enhance client experience.
• Develops detailed financial plans using financial analysis.
• Consults with clients and external advisors on complex issues.
• Develops training content and materials for planning areas.

Skills

HNW/UHNW client experience

Business development

Verbal & written communication

Collaboration & teamwork

Analytical problem solving

Data driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Post-graduate degree desirable

Professional designation asset

Job description

Provides specialized wealth planning for High Net Worth / Ultra High Net Worth clients to help meet their long‑term financial objectives. Leverages specialized knowledge and experience to partner collaboratively with other planning professionals and Relationship Managers (Private Bankers, Investment Counsellors, Investment Advisors) to provide clients with comprehensive wealth planning advice and solutions encompassing financial, tax, succession, philanthropic, will, estate and trust planning in connection with their overall wealth planning needs. Supports the growth and retention of HNW/UHNW client assets through specialized planning solutions that help to broaden the dialogue and enhance the client relationship in order to consolidate client assets and increase revenues. Contributes to enhancing the client and BMO Advisor experience thus driving increased profitability, improved share of wallet and Net Promoter Scores.

Responsibilities

• Provides customized advice and specialized planning services to HNW/UHNW client segments.
• Facilitates/participates in goals‑based discovery process directly with clients, and ensures standards relative to data capture and plan creation are met thereafter to maintain effective knowledge management within business/group.
• Demonstrates a consultative and collaborative value‑added approach in client conversations, acting as a member of a client strategy team to facilitate the desired client experience.
• Leverages financial analysis in the development of detailed and complex financial plans.
• Consults with clients and their external advisors on complex issues, as required.
• Provides commentary and awareness on emerging trends and new legislation through articles, case laws, and advanced planning solutions.
• Develops content in the area(s) of specialized planning for use as training material, internal resource material and client‑facing material.
• Develops/maintains internal and external networks and referral sources to ensure ongoing growth of the business.
• Protects the Bank's assets by adhering to all banking and investment regulations, Bank policies and procedures, legal and ethical requirements and regulations, process requirements, and established risk guidelines.
• Implements business development strategies to acquire new business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision‑making.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• 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.
• Participates in the development/presentation of educational programs in the area(s) of specialized planning within BMO and to clients.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise‑wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non‑routine 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 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post‑secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Post‑graduate degree is desirable.
• Relevant professional designation is considered an asset.
• Experience dealing with HNW/UHNW clients.
• Business development experience with successful track record.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and 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.

Salary and Pay

$74,000.00 - $138,000.00

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.