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BMO U.S.

Investment Centre Advisor

BMO U.S.

. Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of mass affluent client relationships through holistic financial planning, investment advice, and proactive business development .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeHalifax • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$45,000 - CA$95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build, manage, and grow a portfolio of mass affluent client relationships through holistic financial planning, investment advice, and proactive business development
  • Partner with Private Wealth, branch, and referral teams to acquire, retain, and deepen relationships with mass affluent households
  • Deliver personalized financial advice and investment guidance aligned to clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and life-stage needs
  • Conduct comprehensive discovery and financial planning conversations covering retirement, wealth accumulation, cash flow management, and other client priorities
  • Educate clients on investment strategies, portfolio construction, managed solutions, associated risks, and performance expectations
  • Deliver proactive service, regular reviews, and ongoing relationship management
  • Develop and execute strategies to acquire new assets and deepen wallet share
  • Generate new business through client referrals, internal partnerships, and targeted business development activities
  • Leverage client migration programs to onboard and develop eligible client relationships
  • Identify opportunities to consolidate off-book assets
  • Develop and recommend investment strategies using managed solutions, ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and other approved wealth management solutions
  • Provide holistic financial planning and advice, including retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, budgeting support, and select insurance solutions
  • Monitor client portfolios and provide proactive recommendations based on market conditions and client circumstances
  • Collaborate with branch, Private Wealth, and specialist partners to deliver integrated client solutions
  • Refer clients requiring specialized services such as Private Banking, advanced wealth planning, insurance, trusts, estate planning, or high-net-worth advisory solutions
  • Conduct sales and service activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, firm policies, and industry standards
  • Maintain accurate client records and documentation
  • Protect confidential client and organizational information
  • Escalate complex client situations and risk concerns as appropriate
  • Support client retention, satisfaction, engagement, referral generation, revenue growth, compliance, and assets-under-management objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Typically 5-10 years of relevant investment advisory, wealth management, financial planning, or related experience
  • Post-secondary education in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience managing and growing client relationships within the mass affluent or emerging affluent segment is preferred
  • Proven track record of business development and relationship growth
  • Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
  • Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
  • Wealth Management Essentials (WME), or willingness to complete within a specified time frame
  • Completion of all applicable continuing education requirements
  • Professional Financial Planning (PFP), CFP, or willingness to obtain preferred
  • Strong investment and wealth management expertise
  • Financial planning and needs-based advisory skills
  • Business development and client acquisition capabilities
  • Relationship management and networking skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, and influence skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Data-driven decision-making capability
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Commission structure
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Other perks and rewards
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • In-depth training and coaching
  • Manager support
  • Network-building opportunities
  • Accommodations available on request