Remote Centralized Support Associate at BMO, providing bilingual administrative and investment support to Nesbitt Burns Advisory practices. Maintaining client relationships, accounts, documentation, and regulatory compliance during staffing gaps.
Responsibilities
Provide experienced administrative support to Advisory practices experiencing temporary staffing gaps
Support assigned practices for defined periods, generally two to six months
Learn and adapt to each practice’s routines, book structure, priorities, and service expectations
Participate in onboarding and establish responsibilities, turnaround expectations, escalation channels, and assignment boundaries
Book prospect and client meetings and prepare meeting packages
Coordinate marketing activities, including websites, social media, client recognition, and client events
Schedule and prepare client portfolio reviews for Investment Advisors
Follow up on client inquiries, account maintenance, new account setup, transfers, and fund remittances
Resolve and escalate client complaints as required
Generate reports and documents for Investment Advisors and clients
Maintain client databases and files
Monitor incoming and outgoing assets and notify Investment Advisors of required portfolio rebalancing actions
Process client-file and regulatory documentation
Monitor periodic redocumentation of client accounts
Mentor and coach new or junior Centralized Support team members
Support team members with policy, procedure, and processing inquiries and escalations
Build client rapport and promote positive client experiences and long-term relationships
Assist with managing and growing a client portfolio
Support Investment Advisors with individual client investment needs, sales, and services
Collaborate with BMO partners to deliver the desired customer experience
Follow risk, compliance, privacy, regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements
Analyze issues, determine next steps, and handle complex or escalated tasks
Follow standardized workflows while adapting to practice needs and changing priorities
Operate within a shared national capacity pool and maintain accurate workload, volume, turnaround, error, capacity, deadline, and risk information
Provide an orderly handover when engagements end
Participate in training and knowledge-sharing and identify service improvements
Requirements
Typically between 3–5 years of relevant experience with Nesbitt Burns preferred and/or certification in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced knowledge of investment processes and procedures
Advanced knowledge of administrative processes and procedures as contained in the Sales Administration Manual
Advanced knowledge of proprietary products and services
Knowledge of compliance practices and regulations
Knowledge of financial/retirement planning
Strong organization, prioritization, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to learn quickly, work independently in a virtual environment, and adapt across assignments
Specialized knowledge
CIRO IR licensing is not a requirement, but is considered an asset
Fluent in French and English
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organization skills
Good collaboration and team skills
Knowledge of insurance and group products is an asset
Knowledge of Trust and Estate services is an asset
Benefits
Commission structure
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Performance-based incentives
Discretionary bonuses
In-depth training and coaching
Manager support and network-building opportunities
Accommodations available on request during the selection process
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