Vice President Mortgage Specialist

Will be responsible to grow and build Kitchener, Waterloo and Brantford market for mortgage originations

Cultivates, builds, and manages relationships with a third-party network of referral sources 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. Adheres to audit, regulatory, and compliance policies and follows all standard processes/procedures.

• Defines business requirements for analytics and reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
• Identifies performance enhancement opportunities to significantly improve employee productivity, reduce costs, and
• Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.
• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Addresses customer service issues according to established parameters, escalating persistent or complex matters to more senior staff or other departments for resolution.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements, and develops roadmap for strategic execution.
• Develops, maintains, and executes a business plan, including sales strategies, to achieve sales objectives and acquire new clients.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.
• Works effectively with other senior leaders to leverage sales and referral opportunities, improve wallet share, and acquire new customers.
• Develops the business case by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.
• Acts as a key BMO representative for local community activities in the market.
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.
• Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.
• Identifies and shares best practices across a network of divisional leaders.
• Manages risk to minimize losses by monitoring and controlling reports to meet compliance requirements within established risk guidelines.
• Assesses marketplace and competition opportunities to identify strengths, opportunities, and weaknesses and create plans that address gaps and opportunities.
• Develops and applies the framework for databases; oversees database management in adherence with data governance standards.
• Manages people and leads a team capable of delivering the desired business results.

manage risks.

• Protects the Bank’s assets by adhering to all everyday banking, business banking, investment and lending regulations (as appropriate), Policies and Procedures, legal and ethical requirements, process requirements and established risk guidelines.
• Acts in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements that include, but are not limited to, Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Reporting requirements, FCAC consumer provision requirements, and Privacy Act provisions in accordance with Bank Policies & Procedures.
• Completes all necessary transactional documentation in compliance with security measures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of both customer and Bank information ensuring compliance with Bank Policies & Procedures.
• Engages with third party realtors, lawyers, and related referral sources to create strong relationships that generate referrals for clients requiring real estate lending solutions.
• Liaises between clients and various departments across the organization to discuss issues and procedures, and provides mortgage and insurance product support and expertise.
• Understands risks and takes appropriate actions as they relate to personal banking, deposit and investment products, including all documentation, and any other requirements to maintain operational integrity.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Verifies mortgage approvals for compliance with regulatory requirements and operational and credit policies.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Ensures adherence to all aspects of First Principles our code of Business Conduct and Ethics which deals with individual accountability as it relates to potential conflicts of interest, safeguarding of client information, trading in securities, anti- money laundering, privacy and disclosure of outside business activities.
• Participates in projects and other activities designed to improve the customer experience.
• Leads / participates in the design, implementation and management of core business / group processes.
• Follows security and safeguarding procedures and apply appropriate due diligence in accordance with Bank policy for the prevention of loss due to fraud, robbery, counterfeiting, money laundering or defalcation.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Sells real estate lending and insurance products and identifies and initiates cross-sell opportunities and referrals in the best interest of the customer.

Qualifications:

• In-depth/Expert experience with change management.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• In-depth/Expert knowledge of mortgage and credit portfolio management.
• In-depth understanding of the real estate and mortgage lending process, investment and insurance products, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• U.S. Only: This position will act as an originator of consumer loans as defined by Regulation Z, Regulation G, and the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (the S.A.F.E. Act). This position will require a Federal registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry. The Bank will instruct you on the registration requirements needed to comply with this requirement. A criminal background review and credit history evaluation will be required for this position as well as restrictions on performing in a real estate agent capacity.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• In-depth/Expert project and time management.
• In-depth/Expert knowledge of the competitive marketplace and trends in mortgage sales.

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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.

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