BMO Financial Group

Retail Banking

PremierClientSpecialist

$52–96k Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Premier Client Specialist at BMO Financial Group. Acts as the primary client contact to uncover financial needs. Provide holistic banking and investment solutions”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieves results and meets sales targets; Acquiring new assets from existing client portfolio and new client acquisition; Sources new revenue and investments through client acquisition and deepening existing relationships; Monitors sales and service performance against plan to identify gaps and implements action plans that close performance gaps and resolve issues.

Industry & Context.

Retail Banking
Problems you'll solve

Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.

Eligibility Requirements

Criminal background review, Credit history evaluation, Restrictions on performing in a real estate agent capacity

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience in a financial services organization demonstrating knowledge of banking products, associated services, pricing strategies, and profitability management., Advanced understanding of deposit, loan (including mortgage) and banking products and practices, cash flow analysis, lending process and directives, credit risk policies and standards, supporting processes, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and Bank policies., In-depth understanding of brokerage and insurance products., In-depth knowledge of business services, including retirement plans, business banking solutions, insurance, and succession planning., In-depth understanding of personal trust and investment management., In-depth knowledge of client portfolio management., Intermediate level of proficiency: Financial Needs Discovery, Intermediate level of proficiency: Product & Solution Design, Intermediate level of proficiency: Investment, Insurance & Advisory Products, Advanced level of proficiency: Deposit & Cash Management, Advanced level of proficiency: Lending & Credit, Advanced level of proficiency: Prospecting & Acquisition, Advanced level of proficiency: Sales Strategy & Execution, Advanced level of proficiency: Advisory & Communication, Advanced level of proficiency: Client Onboarding, Experience & Retention, Advanced level of proficiency: Portfolio & Relationship Management, Advanced level of proficiency: Risk & Compliance, Advanced level of proficiency: Learning Agility, Advanced level of proficiency: Collaboration, Federal registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry

Nice to Have

3+ years of relevant post-secondary degree in related field of study preferred, not required., SIE Exam, Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, state Life and Health insurance licenses, Series 7, 66 or 65 licenses preferred

What You'll Do.

Acts as the primary client contact to uncover financial needs

Provide holistic banking and investment solutions

Works collaboratively in the market with BMO partners

Build relationships and deliver desired customer experience

Focus on new client acquisition

Increase investment penetration within portfolio

Takes a consultative approach to relationship building

Develop recommendations by taking a financial planning approach

Provides financial advice

Collaborates with Financial Advisor for complex needs

Proactively works with assigned customer portfolio

and identify sales opportunities

Makes recommendations on products

Connects customer with experts based on financial decisions

Achieves results and meets sales targets

Acquiring new assets from existing client portfolio

New client acquisition

Introduces and guides clients to use digital platforms

Promotes adoption of digital features

maintains and executes a business plan

Achieve sales objectives

Identifies short and long-term value creation opportunities

Actively participates in the community to identify prospects

Identify centers of influence

Two-way referral relationships

Coordinates outreach efforts for seminars

Cultivates strategic relationships with key client stakeholders

Become a trusted advisor and influence financial decisions

Sources new revenue and investments

Client acquisition and deepening existing relationships

Delivers consistent client service

Supports client onboarding

Escalates complex or unresolved client situations

Develops solid product knowledge and financial expertise

Supports the execution of strategic initiatives

Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

Monitors sales and service performance against plan

Implements action plans that close performance gaps

Provides individual and group training

Mentor and coach branch personnel

Reviews credit applications to ensure sound credit granting

Recommends remedies to maintain acceptable asset and credit quality

Follows security and safeguarding procedures

Applies due diligence in accordance with Bank’s policies

Maintains the confidentiality of customer and Bank information

Executes work to deliver timely

and efficient service

Executes quality customer review meetings

Focus is primarily on business/group within may have broader

enterprise-wide focus

Exercises judgment to identify

Works independently on a range of complex tasks

Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed

Take measured risks while protecting the bank

Apply Risk Management Framework

Making sound and risk informed decisions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Works collaboratively in the market with BMO partners, COIs, and the community; Collaborates with Financial Advisor, as appropriate, for clients with more complex financial needs; Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders; Provides individual and group training in order to mentor and coach branch personnel

Communication Scope

Advisory & Communication

Process & Methodology

Develops, maintains and executes a business plan, including sales strategies, to achieve sales objectives.

Full Job Description

Application Deadline: 08/27/2026 Address: VIRTUAL(R)13 - HomeRes - IL Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Acts as the primary client contact to uncover financial needs and provide holistic banking and investment solutions in compliance with regulatory and compliance policies. Works collaboratively in the market with BMO partners, COIs, and the community to build relationships and deliver the desired customer experience, with a focus on new client acquisition, growing overall AUM (e.g. deposits and investments), and increasing investment penetration within portfolio. * Takes a consultative approach to relationship building and uncovering financial opportunities while developing recommendations by taking a financial planning approached. Provides financial advice, guidance, and solutions through a defined banking and investment solution set **(e.g. simplified advisory accounts, annuities, mutual funds, 529s, and life insurance).** * Collaborates with Financial Advisor, as appropriate, for clients with more complex financial needs. * Proactively works with assigned customer portfolio to uncover needs, provide solutions, and identify additional sales opportunities. * Makes recommendations on products, pricing, and services; connects customer with experts based on financial decisions * Achieves results and meets sales targets by acquiring new assets from existing client portfolio and new client acquisition. * Introduces and guides clients to use digital platforms and promotes adoption of digital features. * Develops, maintains and executes a business plan, including sales strategies, to achieve sales objectives. * Identifies short and long-term value creation opportunities for target customer segments. * Actively participates in the community to identify prospects through relationship building efforts and identify centers of influence (e.g. law and accounting firms) and two-way referral relationships. * Coordinates outreach efforts for seminars, campaigns, or

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