Investment Specialist

BMO U.S.

. Understand customer needs and provide wealth and investment-related sales and service to BMO customers or prospects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$40,500 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wealth and investment strategies, with a strong focus on customer needs and regulatory compliance. Proficient in achieving sales targets while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to risk management frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wealth ManagementInvestment StrategiesSales Target AchievementRisk Management FrameworkCanadian Securities Course (CSC)

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Hard Skills

Investment Products KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer ServiceDocumentation CompletionMarket Trend AnalysisOutbound Sales CallsTransaction ManagementSuspicious Activity Reporting

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)IFIC CourseIIROC License

Industry Keywords

Anti-Money LaunderingTerrorist FinancingPrivacy ActBMO Investment ProductsConsumer Provision Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand customer needs and provide wealth and investment-related sales and service to BMO customers or prospects
Advise customers on wealth and investment strategies and products aligned with their objectives
Fulfill sales and service activities according to approved procedures
Identify and refer customers to other business groups as needed
Make outbound calls and proactively identify opportunities to enhance customer experience with suitable investment products
Monitor consumer needs, industry trends, best practices, and the regulatory environment
Provide professional-quality sales and service for customer and prospect inquiries, issues, and requests
Probe to understand customers' unique investment needs and advise them accordingly
Achieve sales targets focused on relevant investment products
Manage transactional outcomes of customer contacts or refer matters to appropriate internal business groups
Escalate complex or unresolved customer situations to senior managers
Complete required documentation after customer interactions
Maintain current knowledge of investment markets, practices, and trends and integrate it into customer conversations
Integrate marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations where appropriate
Maintain confidentiality of customer and Bank information
Identify and report suspicious activity patterns related to money laundering
Adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements
Complete complex and diverse tasks within established rules and limits, including escalations from other employees
Analyze issues and determine next steps
Apply the Risk Management Framework and make sound, risk-informed decisions aligned with business strategy and approved risk appetite

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 2–3 years of relevant experience
Post-secondary degree in related field of study desirable or equivalent combination of education and experience
High school diploma or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of competitive marketplace trends and product offerings
Knowledge of BMO Investment / BMO InvestorLine products and services
Completed Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or IFIC course / IIROC licensed as an Investment Representative
Some understanding of Risk Management & Compliance
Specialized knowledge
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organization skills
Good collaboration and team skills
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing reporting requirements, FCAC consumer provision requirements, and Privacy Act provisions
Ability to maintain confidentiality of customer and Bank information
Ability to apply BMO's Risk Management Framework and comply with applicable policies, laws, and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 during the selection process