Branch Administrator, Wood Gundy-Bilingual

CIBC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Job summary

CIBC Wood Gundy in Montréal, QC is seeking a Branch Administrator to support the bilingual Wood Gundy team. You will manage branch operations, supervise non-commissioned staff, and ensure high levels of client service and compliance. This role blends administrative leadership with brokerage support to help drive branch profitability.

Fluency in French and English is required. You will collaborate across departments, coordinate training, and oversee coordination of daily activities to maintain

Qualifications

• Must be certified as an Investment Representative (IR) with CIRO-ID; RR licensing is an asset.
• Fluent in French and English to serve clients in the community.
• Experience in the financial services/brokerage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations and administration, including maintaining office equipment and supplies.
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and performance management of support staff.
• Support Investment Advisor duties: take buy/sell orders, process trade tickets, coordinate brokers for issues and cease trades.
• Ensure compliance and audit readiness and maintain branch profitability.

Skills

Banking operations

Coaching

Customer experience (CX)

Office administration

People management

Performance management

Prioritization

Job description

Branch Administrator, Wood Gundy-Bilingual# CIBC Careers — Current Opportunities## Branch Administrator, Wood Gundy-BilingualApply: Montréal, QC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: February 1, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): 2622508We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com**What You’ll Be Doing**As the Branch Administrator, you will part of the CIBC Wood Gundy team and you will be accountable for effectively managing all administrative aspects of Wood Gundy branch operations. This will include supporting and training of non-commissioned branch staff, operational and administrative support to the branch and Investment Advisors, oversight of transactional banking functions, consistent demonstration of high levels of internal and external client service, adherence to compliance and audit requirements and maintenance of branch profitability.*At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.***How You’ll Succeed*** **People Management –** Oversee the hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and performance management of all support staff in the branch. Manage the hiring process for all support staff roles including obtaining Head Office approval, participating in interviewing and selecting candidates. Support Branch Manager in cultivating a performance oriented culture and develop strong employee relations with support staff by treating employees fairly and consistently and maintaining excellent communication.* **Operations/Administration –** Oversee and manage day to day branch operations and administration including maintenance of office equipment and supplies, and coordination of office functions and events. Identify opportunities for increased efficiency and monitor and control branch budget and expenses to ensure profitability. Review and process accounts payable for Branch Manager approval, as well as monitor branch summary of revenue and expenses.* **Sales Support & Customer Service –** Assist Branch Manager to perform Investment Advisor duties such as taking buy/sell orders of T-Bills, Corporate Paper, Bankers Acceptances, Mutual Funds, stocks and bonds. Write up trade tickets ensuring accuracy of all particulars pertaining to a trade. Coordinate and notify brokers of new stock and bond issues, cease trades and halt trading. Ensure customer service standards and operational procedures are communicated and maintained by liaising among many departments within Wood Gundy.**Who You Are*** **You’re a certified professional.** You have current accreditation and are in good standing as an Investment Representative (IR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-ID). It is an asset if you have Registered Representative (RR) licensing. Financial Services and/or Brokerage industry experience and working knowledge of various quotation equipment is required.* **You have demonstrated experience in** **the financial service brokerage industry**. You have strong organizational and administrative skills to deal with numerous activities in a fast-paced brokerage, with varying degrees of priority.* **You're passionate about people.** You have strong management and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and coach support staff. You have the ability to meet the needs of staff in a highly competitive environment where staff and client mobility is high.* **You are a strong communicator.** You are able to communicate effectively to staff and clients and have problem solving skills sufficient to resolve numerous issues and conflicts.* **You live your values.** You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.* **You’re fluent in French and English** to serve our clients in the community.At CIBC, we seek individuals who value innovation, collaboration and client service. This posting is for a role we regularly recruit for to support our talent pipeline. Apply to be considered for future opportunities.**What CIBC Offers**At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.* We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program\\*, defined benefit pension plan\\*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.* Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.* We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.\\*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions**What you need to know*** CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]* CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.* You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.* We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).* We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.**Job Location**QC-Montréal, 1250 René-Lévesque W Blvd, Suite 3100**Employment Type**Regular**Weekly Hours**37.5**Skills**Banking Operations, Coaching, Customer Experience (CX), Office Administration, People Management, Performance Management (PM), Prioritization