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Role is located in Montreal

Please note - strong derivatives experience is an asset for this role

Role Mandate:

The Director, Regional Sales ETFs is responsible for selling and servicing BMO ETFs and ETF-based mutual funds in an assigned geographic region, assisting BMO GAM in meeting annual plan sales and revenue targets.

The role is responsible for developing sales of BMO ETFs and related ETF based products through direct sales activity and through multi-channel partnerships in the assigned region.  A core component of the position is creating effective partnerships with the assigned BMO Global Asset Management Regional Sales Managers (RSMs).  The ETF Specialist role provides the RSMs with sales support, promotional assistance and education on BMO ETFs and other BMO ETF related products.

Key Dimensions

Sales and Service Relationship Management Planning

Accountabilities:

Sales and Service

• Drive sales of BMO ETFs in conjunction with a cohort of RSM’s to meet and exceed annual plan targets
• Foster a sales culture of goal achievement and superior customer satisfaction;
• Coordinate BMO ETF sales activities within the assigned region
• Provide ongoing sales support and product specific training to the assigned region’s RSM team
• Partner with each of the region’s RSM’s to assist them in their individual BMO ETF sales efforts
• Assist each of the Regional RSMs in achieving their sales targets
• Champion all opportunities to enhance local financial advisors’ BMO ETF product knowledge; represent and promote BMO ETFs and ETF-based products at conferences and forums.
• This role further collaborates with the BMO’s multi-channel sales partners (Retail and Discount channels) to act as the subject matter expert with regard to BMO ETF products.

Relationship Management

• Create and manage advisor relationships within the assigned region to ensure optimum representation of BMO ETF solution set and products.
• Develop a database of qualified financial intermediaries within the region who have the potential to sell BMO ETF products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third party referral sources (i.e. brokers/dealers) to maximize BMO ETF market presence and increase our market share.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the senior sales management team on market conditions and trends to maintain a high level of environmental awareness.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of competitor activities to identify potential opportunities and threats.

Planning & Strategy

• Implement the national sales plan within the geographic sales region including preparation and implementation of an annual territory business plan including promotional budget, to meet annual growth and retention targets.
• Provide strategic direction and business planning for BMO ETF products within the region.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures by identifying potential gaps and providing input and recommendations on Product launches and initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with sales management on regional sales strategies, priorities, sales targets, performance standards, marketing plans and accomplishments.

Authorities

• The role has authority to access and utilize all ETF product and Financial information (where applicable)

Cross-functional Relationships:

• Sales & Service – The role has authority to request and apply product knowledge information from other functional areas of BMO Global Asset Management as required in order to serve customers
• Coordinating – This role works with other areas of BMO Financial Group as needed to help generate ETF and other sales, and liaises with external network groups to understand the competitive landscape and other company product offerings, and to improve product offerings

Scope and Impact:

This role has direct impact on the achievement of key LOB objectives.  Key numerical measures are as follows:

• Annual Sales Plan: ETF Products
• Annual Sales Plan: Funds of ETFs.
• Individual and team growth in knowledge of ETF solutions and products

Knowledge:

• Undergraduate University Degree in Business or Finance
• Bilingualism French and English
• Minimum 5 years of brokerage, financial planning or related investment sales experience, including minimum 2 years in a wholesaling or related role

• IQPF or CIM or FCSI or CFA
• In-depth knowledge of investment products and markets, including competitive market and trends
• In-depth knowledge of sales strategies
• Ability to take in knowledge and resolve a magnitude of diverse, complex and ambiguous issues

Skills:

• Exceptional sales & customer service orientation skills
• Proven investment sales success
• Exceptional networking, presentation, facilitation and relationship building skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound business planning and organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated and proactive

Working conditions:

• Extensive travel is required
• Extended hours and periodic weekend requirements, based on local market needs of sales workforce
• May be required to work from home office in designated geographic area

This position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide services to non-French speaking customers, employees and/or partners inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

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At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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If you are interested and qualified for this role, we invite you to apply.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Pursue and execute sales initiatives to exceed key objectives at the direction of the Mortgage President for retail, direct and correspondent sales channels
• Implements and executes a digital mortgage strategy
• Implements and executes a correspondent lending strategy
• Implements and executes sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes.
• Provides leadership to the sales organization, and counsel to the Market Leader while implementing sales organization objectives that appropriately reflects business goals.
• Act as liaison and key resource for corporate partners and investors involved in initiatives to advance portfolio growth.
• Partners with other lines of business to facilitate business development and networking opportunities with key businesses in our lending markets, realtors, Chambers, Associations, etc.
• Accountable for the timely assignment of all sales objectives.
• Monitor customer, market and competitor activity and document findings for Sales and Marketing.
• Work cross-functionally to provide a seamless customer experience.
• Partners with marketing to develop a holistic marketing strategy
• Work closely with Leadership to size and define optimal FirstForce structure for a competitive advantage.
• Recruit, hire, train and develop top talent to deliver a “Best in Class” customer experience.
• Analyze sales operational needs and make recommendations to improve operational efficiencies.
• Ensures sales reports and other internal intelligence is visible and communication to the sales organization.
• Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasting.
• Provide leadership and guidance in dealing with obstacles and opposition to change.
• Act as a “Change Agent” to systematically drive and implement process changes throughout the business.
• Create a culture of success and ongoing achievement that Top Talent wants to join.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills,  and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job:

• Must be NMLS licensed, Master's Degree preferred or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of sales leadership experience.
• Experience in successfully managing analytically rigorous corporate initiatives.
• Relentless pursuit of sales goals and objectives.
• Passion for Recruiting and Training Mortgage Sales Professionals.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking and collaboration skills required.
• In-depth business or functional expertise as well as knowledge of applicable policies and procedures required.
• Broad working knowledge of banking products and operations required.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience in strategic planning or a related discipline is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Independent and highly self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Level of Complexity and Scope:

• High level of complexity for a highly regulated line of business

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making:

• High degree of independence and decision-making

Required Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to their fullest potential; developing the appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments. Assist in the development of appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate bench strength and succession planning.

Physical Requirements:

• Significant travel to community and metro markets

Compliance Statement: The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures.  This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job Description:

Role Mandate:

The Director, Regional Sales ETFs is responsible for selling and servicing BMO ETFs and ETF-based mutual funds in an assigned geographic region, assisting BMO GAM in meeting annual plan sales and revenue targets.

The role is responsible for developing sales of BMO ETFs and related ETF based products through direct sales activity and through multi-channel partnerships in the assigned region.  A core component of the position is creating effective partnerships with the assigned BMO Global Asset Management Regional Sales Managers (RSMs).  The ETF Specialist role provides the RSMs with sales support, promotional assistance and education on BMO ETFs and other BMO ETF related products.

Key Dimensions

Sales and Service Relationship Management Planning

Accountabilities:

Sales and Service

• Drive sales of BMO ETFs in conjunction with a cohort of RSM’s to meet and exceed annual plan targets
• Foster a sales culture of goal achievement and superior customer satisfaction;
• Coordinate BMO ETF sales activities within the assigned region
• Provide ongoing sales support and product specific training to the assigned region’s RSM team
• Partner with each of the region’s RSM’s to assist them in their individual BMO ETF sales efforts
• Assist each of the Regional RSMs in achieving their sales targets
• Champion all opportunities to enhance local financial advisors’ BMO ETF product knowledge; represent and promote BMO ETFs and ETF-based products at conferences and forums.
• This role further collaborates with the BMO’s multi-channel sales partners (Retail and Discount channels) to act as the subject matter expert with regard to BMO ETF products.

Relationship Management

• Create and manage advisor relationships within the assigned region to ensure optimum representation of BMO ETF solution set and products.
• Develop a database of qualified financial intermediaries within the region who have the potential to sell BMO ETF products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with third party referral sources (i.e. brokers/dealers) to maximize BMO ETF market presence and increase our market share.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the senior sales management team on market conditions and trends to maintain a high level of environmental awareness.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of competitor activities to identify potential opportunities and threats.

Planning & Strategy

• Implement the national sales plan within the geographic sales region including preparation and implementation of an annual territory business plan including promotional budget, to meet annual growth and retention targets.
• Provide strategic direction and business planning for BMO ETF products within the region.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures by identifying potential gaps and providing input and recommendations on Product launches and initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with sales management on regional sales strategies, priorities, sales targets, performance standards, marketing plans and accomplishments.

Authorities

• The role has authority to access and utilize all ETF product and Financial information (where applicable)

Cross-functional Relationships:

• Sales & Service – The role has authority to request and apply product knowledge information from other functional areas of BMO Global Asset Management as required in order to serve customers
• Coordinating – This role works with other areas of BMO Financial Group as needed to help generate ETF and other sales, and liaises with external network groups to understand the competitive landscape and other company product offerings, and to improve product offerings

Scope and Impact:

This role has direct impact on the achievement of key LOB objectives.  Key numerical measures are as follows:

• Annual Sales Plan: ETF Products
• Annual Sales Plan: Funds of ETFs.
• Individual and team growth in knowledge of ETF solutions and products

Knowledge:

• Undergraduate University Degree in Business or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of brokerage, financial planning or related investment sales experience, including minimum 2 years in a wholesaling or related role

• PFP or CFP or CIM or FCSI or CFA
• In-depth knowledge of investment products and markets, including competitive market and trends
• In-depth knowledge of sales strategies
• Ability to take in knowledge and resolve a magnitude of diverse, complex and ambiguous issues

Skills:

• Exceptional sales & customer service orientation skills
• Proven investment sales success
• Exceptional networking, presentation, facilitation and relationship building skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound business planning and organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated and proactive

Working conditions:

• Extensive travel is required
• Extended hours and periodic weekend requirements, based on local market needs of sales workforce
• May be required to work from home office in designated geographic area

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.