Mortgage Specialist Associate

145 Ordze Avenue Sherwood Park Alberta,T8B 1M6

Language Requirements - Spanish

At BMO, we are PURPOSEfully different and proud of it. To meet our goal as the fastest growing retail bank in Canada we need Mortgage Specialist Associates to deliver a consistently exceptional customer experience in supporting our team of Mortgage Specialists. If you are looking to take your career to the next level this is the time to join our team. At BMO we have some of the most productive mortgage specialists in the industry which will allow you to achieve your very best at coordinating and providing a smooth fulfillment process. You’ll get to know our business quickly, working with incredible support and a dynamic team where your voice matters and your potential will always be recognized.

Cultivates, builds, and manages relationships with a referral network to build a pipeline of new mortgage business and increase BMO’s share of the home financing market. Actively identifies sales opportunities and refers to BMO colleagues as appropriate. Develops and executes effective marketing and sales programs to drive business results. Follows corporate policies, operating directives, legal and regulatory requirements.

- Contacts BMO colleagues where required to discuss any terms and conditions where the documentation provided is unacceptable and/or to obtain any missing documentation.
- Provides administrative support by maintaining a database of third party referral sources and customers including development and maintenance of a marketing calendar.
- Ensures third party referral sources are kept aware of the latest BMO offers and news including preparing and sending updated rate sheets.
- Provides marketing, event coordination, and general administrative support to assist the Mortgage Specialist in effectively maintaining positive and ongoing contact with their broader referral network.
- Completes pre
- and post
- sales activities that support business and market share growth.
- Understands customer needs to offer financial solutions that meet customer goals.
- Delivers exceptional customer service that builds trust through expertise, responsive service, and support.
- Resolves or escalates issues to meet customer expectations and ensures funds are advanced in a timely manner.
- Provides customers with friendly, courteous, and professional service in response to queries and requests to identify client needs for banking products (e.g. everyday banking, lending, and investment) and refer to appropriate BMO partners.
- Stays abreast of consumer needs, industry trends, best practices, and the regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures for mortgage products and services.
- Addresses customer service issues according to established parameters, escalating persistent or complex matters to more senior staff or other departments for resolution.
- Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
- Documents updates in BMO’s internal systems to ensure employees have access to the status of outstanding customer opportunities, transactions, and problems / issues.
- Analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
- Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
- Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
- Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Engages with referral network to create strong relationships that generate referrals and mortgage originations for clients requiring real estate lending solutions.
- Completes all necessary transactions in compliance with guidelines and other requirements to maintain operational integrity.
- Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits.
- Analyzes issues and determines next steps; escalates as required.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- Typically between 1 - 2 years of relevant experience and/or certification in related field of study desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- If a Credit Qualifiable job, Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the credit portfolio requirements and qualification standards.
- Working knowledge of personal lending and mortgage products and services.
- Relationship Management skills - Good.
- Problem Solving - Good.
- Strategic influencing and negotiation - Basic.
- Basic specialized knowledge.
- Verbal & written communication skills - Good.
- Organization skills - Good.
- Collaboration & team skills - Good.
- Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.

**Salary**:
$36,000.00 - $54,500.00

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

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 m