Branch Manager

Job Description

Description
Build the future with us
Are you driven by integrity and committed to ensuring compliance within the financial services industry? As a Branch Manager, you will play a key role in safeguarding regulatory standards, supporting advisors, and optimizing branch operations to deliver exceptional service while building strong, value-added relationships that help advisors succeed within firm guidelines.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your leadership and compliance expertise while contributing to a culture of trust and collaboration. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

The candidate must be located in Saskatoon.

What You'll Accomplish With Us
As a Branch Manager, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements by:

• Supervising registrants (Tier 1), approving KYC updates and new accounts, and ensuring compliance policies are applied
• Conducting annual branch site visits, preparing reports, and following up on deficiencies
• Reviewing activity blotters (daily, monthly, quarterly), responding to audits, and maintaining evidence of supervisory activities
• Implementing timely corrective actions and ensuring internal controls are functional
• Training advisors and support staff on policies and procedures, identifying patterns for targeted training, and recommending process improvements
• Facilitating escalation processes and liaising with iA Securities departments

Develop and maintain strong relationships with Advisors by:

• Providing guidance on compliance practices and firm guidelines
• Assisting advisors with new policy implementation and regulatory requirements
• Offering solutions to help advisors work effectively within compliance standards

Manage branch operations efficiently by:

• Addressing risks and operational issues promptly
• Facilitating communication between advisors, support staff, and head office
• Leading regular branch meetings and contributing to policy development
• Prioritizing tasks effectively to ensure smooth branch operations

What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role
We're looking for someone who:

• Is known for their ability to understand, analyze, and interpret regulatory legislation
• Stands out for their excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership and the capacity to train and support advisors and staff
• Is recognized for working effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Has a minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial services industry and meets licensing requirements:

• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

• Completion of the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
• Completion of the Branch Managers Course
• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and
• Retail Securities Exam, Supervisor Exam

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you