Assistant Branch Manager

Iaawg; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Competitive pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Discounts on iA products

Performance bonus

Ergonomic furniture program

Job summary

iA Private Wealth Inc. in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager to support branch managers with administrative and compliance supervision, ensuring policies are followed and audits are addressed.

You will prepare branch review materials, agendas, meetings, and reports; help with site visits and KYC updates; respond to advisors, and foster collaboration across the team in a hybrid work environment with a strong focus on client service and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent post-secondary education.
• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) Retail Securities Exam and Supervisor Exam, and Minimum two years of relevant experience acceptable to the Corporation.
• Intermediate/Advanced Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support by preparing branch review documentation and presentation materials.
• Prepare meeting agendas and meeting materials and documents.
• Prepare pre-audit questionnaires and reports for semi-annual visits performed by Branch Managers.
• Prepare branch site visit reports of findings and follow up for resolution of deficiencies.
• Prepare other branch reports as required.
• Reviewing daily blotters.
• Approving KYC updates and new accounts.
• Staying informed regarding industry trends and issues.
• Ensuring compliance policies and procedures are followed and put into practice.
• Reviewing and following up on all head office corporate audits to ensure compliance and attention to deficiencies and providing responses back to head office.
• Assisting with branch review activities.
• Participating in special projects.
• Respond to advisors and their staff regarding their questions on administrative issues.
• Find solutions to pending items on behalf of advisors by dealing with different head office departments.
• Follow up with departments when responses have not been received.
• Building effective working relationships across the team and with various business line and corporate function contacts.
• Maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Facilitating a culture of open and honest communication.
• Actively participating and contributing to touch bases and team meetings.
• Encouraging the generation of new ideas and approaches.
• Actively sharing knowledge and experience to enhance the development of all team members.
• Developing and executing a meaningful employee development plan.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Ability to take initiative

Ability to meet deadlines

Independent work

Client servicing mindset

Education

University degree or equivalent post-secondary education

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Assistant Branch Manager is responsible for supporting the Branch Managers and providing operational and administrative support and assisting the Branch Managers with compliance supervision.

What you’ll accomplish with us

1. Provide administrative support by:

• Preparing Branch Review documentation and presentation materials, as requested by Branch Managers.
• Preparing meeting agendas and meeting materials and documents.
• Preparing pre-audit questionnaires and reports for semi-annual visits performed by Branch Managers.
• Preparing branch site visit reports of findings and follow up for resolution of deficiencies.
• Preparing other branch reports as required.
• Reviewing daily blotters.
• Approving KYC updates and new accounts.
• Staying informed regarding industry trends and issues.
• Ensuring compliance policies and procedures are followed and put into practice.
• Reviewing and following up on all head office corporate audits to ensure compliance and attention to deficiencies and providing responses back to head office.

2. Provide operational support by:

• Assisting with branch review activities.
• Participating in special projects.
• Respond to advisors and their staff regarding their questions on administrative issues.
• Find solutions to pending items on behalf of advisors by dealing with different head office departments.
• Follow up with departments when responses have not been received.

3. Contribute to the effective functioning of the branch team by:

• Building effective working relationships across the team and with various business line and corporate function contacts.
• Maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Facilitating a culture of open and honest communication.
• Actively participating and contributing to touch bases and team meetings.
• Encouraging the generation of new ideas and approaches.
• Actively sharing knowledge and experience to enhance the development of all team members.
• Developing and executing a meaningful employee development plan.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• University degree or equivalent post-secondary education.
• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (“CIRE”) Retail Securities Exam and Supervisor Exam, and Minimum two years of relevant experience acceptable to the Corporation.
• Intermediate/Advanced Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

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!

The typical hiring range for this position is between 72000$ and 97000$ CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

Location(s): Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East / Other Possible Location(s)

Company Overview

Company iA Private Wealth Inc. Posting End Date 2026-11-06

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you. * iA Financial group includes of the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability. Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes.

In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

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