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Client Service Analyst

BMO · Hinsdale, IL · $55,000–$110,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 1, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about supporting wealth advisors rather than carrying your own clients.

What they are checking: The posting is support to advisors and relationship managers, which is a particular role.

Tell me about a change you suggested to how a service ran.

What they are checking: The posting names making suggestions to improve the service interaction.

This is based at Hinsdale. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Honest fit with the location the posting states.

What would you do

The posting makes you the key service contact for clients. What does taking ownership of an issue look like?

What they are checking: The posting names taking ownership and collaborating to resolve or escalating per guidelines.

How do you decide when to escalate rather than keep working a problem?

What they are checking: The posting names escalating per guidelines, and the judgment is the job.

How do you work with a client's own accountant or attorney on the advisor's behalf?

What they are checking: The posting names liaising with external advisors of clients.

A client is unhappy and the advisor is unavailable. What do you do?

What they are checking: The posting makes them the key service contact, which means being the one in front.

About the work

How do you prepare a proposal or presentation built around what a client actually needs?

What they are checking: The posting names preparing new business proposals based on client needs.

How would you research a prospective client before an advisor meets them?

What they are checking: The posting names market research of clients and prospects and identifying prospects.

How do you track metrics and milestones on an initiative without it becoming busywork?

What they are checking: The posting names coordinating activities and tracking metrics and milestones.

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The full job description

As published by BMO.

Application Deadline: 10/29/2026 Address: 114 W First Street Job Family Group: Wealth Sales & Service Provides support and product expertise for the financial planning business development, sales and service delivered by wealth advisors and relationship managers. Services relationships in the assigned portfolio to ensure an exceptional client experience. Introduces services to clients to enhance the overall experience. • Assists in preparing new business proposals or presentations to clients / prospects based upon their needs. • Assists Wealth Advisors in market research of client and prospects. • Assists Wealth Advisors in identifying prospective clients. • Acts as the key service contact for clients. • Takes ownership of client issues and collaborates with others to resolve or escalates per guidelines. • Liaises with external advisors of clients on behalf of the wealth advisor / relationship manager. • Develops an understanding of the customer needs and the account strategy and effectively communicates this to clients and prospects. • Make suggestions about how to improve the overall service interaction for prospects and clients. • 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. • Prepares reports for financial plans; inputs appropriate data according to established guidelines. • Makes updates to sales tracking, forecast and pipeline, relationship plans, and other databases. • Participates in account review process and completion of required action items. • Organizes client files and ensures proper documentation. • Supports the assigned advisors and client portfolio through administrative and transactional support including correspondence, relationship reviews, account documentation and sales reporting. • Prepares reports for financial plans and prospect presentations with an understanding of the anticipated prospect/client needs. • Supports the achievement of the business plan within the designated territory / region. • Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders to build capability and drive business growth. • 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 the risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, act in their best interests, and ensures an effectively run function. • Protects the Bank's assets and complies with all regulatory, legal and ethical requirements. • Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations. • Focus may be on a business/group. • Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions. • Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules. • Works mostly independently. • Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed. Qualifications: • Typically between 3 - 5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • General knowledge of financial planning and wealth management. • Working towards a financial planning designation preferred. • Proficiency in office software and sales management software. • Comfortable exploring beyond one's area of technical expertise (i.e. discipline). • A willingness and aptitude to influence and recognize new business opportunities. • 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. Salary : $55,000.00 - $110,000.00 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 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 About Us 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. To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to BMOCareers.Support@bmo.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.