Director – Estate Planning – Private Wealth

Director – Estate Planning – Private Wealth

Requirements

• Typically between 5 – 9 years of relevant estate planning experience and a University degree in relevant field of study.
• Bilingualism French and English.
• Post-graduate degree is desirable.
• Relevant professional designation such as JD/LL.B/LL.L/LL.M, F. Pl. and Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) is considered an asset.
• Experience dealing with HNW/UHNW clients.
• Proven track record in developing and growing a profitable financial or related client services business.
• Extensive knowledge and technical proficiency related to wealth planning strategies, issues and trends.
• Broad knowledge of financial institutions, services and products.
• Broad knowledge of investment management principles, economics and financial markets.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills – In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills – In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills – In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration – In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making – In-depth / Expert.

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.
• Applies well-developed consultative sales and wealth planning principles, practices and techniques in client interactions.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in area(s) of specialized planning, including regulations and policies, to properly assess and provide insights and solutions to clients.
• 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.
• Leads/participates in the development/presentation of educational programs in the area(s) of specialized planning within BMO and to clients.
• Develops/maintains internal and external networks and referral sources to ensure ongoing growth of the business.
• May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.
• 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.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree is desirable.
• Relevant professional designation such as JD/LL.B/LL.L/LL.M, F. Pl. and Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) is considered an asset.