Mandarin speaking language capabilities.

BMO Private Wealth & Trust is a high‑touch, client‑centric business that supports ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals and families across all aspects of trust and estate planning and administration.

The Trust Associate provides high‑quality sales and service to Trust & Estate clients to deliver an exceptional client experience. Provides technical expertise for all aspects of Trust & Estate account management and administration to ensure compliance. Works collaboratively within the branch and the regional team as part of the client/relationship management solution. Identifies and makes referrals to other business groups as appropriate.

Responsibilities

- Assists in preparing new business proposals or presentations to clients/prospects based upon their needs.
- Develops, maintains, and services client relationships.
- Identifies areas of improvement to support overall client experiences.
- Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of integrated services and offerings, with a focus on Trust and Estate products and procedures.
- Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
- Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
- Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
- Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
- Designs and produces regular and ad‑hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Performs set‑up and maintenance of Trust & Estate accounts ensuring all compliance requirements are met within acceptable time frames.




- Ensures the timely and accurate processing of trade order management activities.
- Supports in audits and compliance reviews as assigned.
- Identifies and escalates all irregularities and discrepancies to management.
- Performs sales and service support activities as required to meet client needs and maintain overall service levels.
- Provides administrative support to team members and relationship managers that includes financial reports, asset & account reconciliation, compliance, trade activity, posting, fee collection and related activities; ensures proper documentation and administration decisions.
- Meets high‑quality service standards to maximize relationship retention and growth.
- Develops rapport and instills confidence with the client to develop credibility and earn their trust.
- Follows through on risk and compliance processes and policies to safeguard customers’ assets, maintain privacy, act in their best interests, and ensure effective function.
- Protects the Bank's assets and complies with all regulatory, legal and ethical requirements.
- Focus may be on a business/group.
- Thinks creatively and proposes current solutions.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works mostly independently.




- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
- Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying the Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and approved Risk Appetite, making sound, risk‑informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents, laws and regulations.

Qualifications

- Typically between 3–5 years of relevant experience and a post‑secondary degree in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Estate and Trust products and services.
- Trust industry experience.
- Applicable securities certification.
- Trust accreditation preferred (CETA, MTI or TEP).
- Mandarin language skills are an asset.
- Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills – In‑depth.
- Collaboration & team skills – In‑depth.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills – In‑depth.
- Influence skills – In‑depth.
- While the primary office location is in North York, flexibility is required to travel to the Markham, Pickering, and Oshawa offices as needed.

Pay Type

Salaried

Salary

$45,500.00 – $84,500.00

Benefits

Health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Other perks and rewards may include performance‑based incentives, discretionary bonuses, and other benefits as part of total compensation.

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📌 Trust Associate, BMO Trust Company (Oshawa)
🏢 BMO
📍 Oshawa