Senior Director, Business Transition Advisor

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Serves as personal wealth transition architect helping coordinate the design and delivery, in partnership with the Regional Wealth Team, of all elements of business transition planning for the business owner (transaction & process advisory, family wealth & legacy planning, philanthropy, trust and estate planning, tax optimization, etc.).

Leads delivery of the BMO Wealth client experience to business owners evaluating transitions by activating full Wealth team to advise and educate prior to event consummation.

• Leaders of Strategic Planning in BMO for a dedicated resource team to work with HNW/UHNW clients/prospects for transition events. Educate business owners about transition and personal planning opportunities.
  • Engage with business owners to develop, identify and distinguish between their personal goals and financial needs
• Empower business owners and families to navigate the transition process and make complex business and personal wealth decisions
• Advise on strategic alternatives for clients and prospects considering a business transition
• Design architect for recommendations on planning while integrating other teammates to share solutions within their expertise
• Connects and collaborates with internal and external advisors to implement agreed upon solutions
• Execute the One Client Approach with internal partners; Responsible for strengthening key internal partnerships with other lines of business (e.g., BMO Corporate Advisory, Commercial Banking, Middle Market M&A,
  Capital Markets)

Qualifications:

• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad knowledge of Bank products, services, and organization.
• Expert knowledge of the wealth management and/or the financial industry
• Seasoned expert with extensive industry knowledge.
• Technical leader viewed as a thought leader for innovation.
• Verbal & written communication skills -  Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills -  Expert.
• Influence skills - Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - Expert.

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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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