Associate Banker - Indianapolis (Multiple Locations)

Our Ambition:

We want to build a digitally-enabled, future-ready bank with leading efficiency, profitability and loyalty – all powered by a Winning Culture and driven by our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good, in business and life. We’ve been recognized for our retail banking support, as a great place to work, digital innovation, and for our focus on diversity & inclusion.

Competitive pay for performance, 401(k) matching & incentive opportunities for all employees. Free employee banking and discounted stock purchase program.

Paid time off for vacation, illness & parental leave. Holiday pay and back-up childcare & eldercare for emergencies.

Check out all of the additional great benefits BMO has to offer: bmo life | benefits

The branch assignment for this opening will be determined at time of offer and will vary based on business need.

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Delivers exceptional service to BMO customers and prospects. Identifies customer needs and provides advice and guidance regarding financial solutions that are in the best interests of customers. Works collaboratively within the branch and with BMO partners to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives.

• Meets customer transaction-based needs with seamless execution.
• Reviews customer profiles and engages customers in a needs-based conversation to identify potential opportunities and address everyday banking plans and credit card needs.
• Analyzes issues and determines next steps; escalates as required.
• Contributes to meeting branch business results and the customer experience.
• Supports operational activities (e.g. inventory management, escalated service requests, following up on customer applications, filing, opening and closing activities).
• Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Acts as a key member of a collaborative and versatile branch and market team.
• Complies with legal and regulatory requirements for the jurisdiction.
• Welcomes and guides customers as they walk into the branch lobby, and offers advice and guidance on available digital and self-serve options with the goal of making it easy, simple, and fast to bank with BMO.
• May work at multiple branches based on market needs; work schedule may differ from week to week in terms of days worked, hours, and shifts.
• Takes the initiative to find creative approaches that make each customer’s experience feel personal.
• Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall branch customer experience.
• Completes complex & diverse tasks within given rules/limits.
• Keeps current with the wider financial services marketplace, the legal and regulatory environment, and our commitment to uphold the highest ethical requirements of our industry.
• Follows through on risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, and act in their best interest.
• Contributes to business results and the overall experience delivered in the branch.
• Probes to understand customer personal banking and credit card needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.
• As a lobby leader, assists in conducting client conversations about banking services to recommend alternative banking channels and provide personal banking and investment advice.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Protects the Bank's assets in compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of personal banking products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations.
• Collaborates with BMO partners to identify referral opportunities that further grow the customer’s relationship with BMO beyond personal banking.

Qualifications:

• Collaboration & team skills - Good.
• Confident and experienced in the use of social media, tablets, Smart phones, online tools, and applications.
• A focus on results and the ability to thrive in a consultative sales and team-based environment.
• Readiness to collaborate and work in different capacities as part of a team.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and connections with customers.
• An aptitude for listening, solving problems, and responding flexibly and creatively to new challenges.
• Organization skills - Good.
• Basic knowledge of specialized sales and business banking solutions to refer to specialists.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Good.
• Drive to deliver a personal customer experience.
• Passionate commitment to helping customers.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - Good.
• Resourceful self-starter with courage and confidence to approach customers.
• Some experience in a consultative customer service or sales roles, with a drive to deliver a personal customer experience.
• Basic specialized knowledge.

We’re here to help

At BMO Harris Bank 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 Harris Bank 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.bmoharris.com

BMO Harris Bank 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. BMO Harris Bank N.A. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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