Branch Compliance Supervisor

Raymond James; Montreal; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workstyles

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Days

Discretionary Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Raymond James Ltd. is seeking a Branch Compliance Supervisor to monitor retail account activity for CIRO standards and internal policies. You will review client accounts, approve updates and advertising, and provide regulatory guidance to Financial Advisors while maintaining strong relationship management.

The role requires knowledge of CIRO rules, AML/ATF compliance, and proficiency with data tools like Power BI and SQL. Bilingual in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• Regulatory AML/ATF compliance, risk management disciplines and best practices.
• Familiarity with CIRO rules and dealer member requirements.
• Experience with data tools and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Tier 1 daily and monthly retail transaction reviews for CIRO standards and RJL policies.
• Identify and resolve non-compliance issues or escalate as needed.
• Review and approve client account applications, updates, and advertisements; manage correspondence.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations and RJL procedures; fulfill CIRO Continuing Education requirements.
• Provide back-up coverage for other Branch Compliance Supervisors; contribute to initiatives.

Skills

Client service and relationship mgmt

Analytical thinking

Excel / Macros / VBA

Power BI / Power Apps / Power Automate

SQL / Databases

Education

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH)

Options Licensing Course (OLC)

Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC)

Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing (DFOL)

Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC)

Options Supervisors Course (OPSC)

Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE)

Retail Securities Exam (RSE)

Tools

Dataphile

Risk & Compliance Intelligence Platform

FactSet

Market Q

Job description

Job Description - Branch Compliance Supervisor (2600690)

Branch Compliance Supervisor - 2600690

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Branch Compliance Supervisor

How does the role impact the organization?

The Branch Compliance Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring retail account activity for compliance with governing regulations as well as internal policies and procedures. The Branch Compliance Supervisor will also provide regulatory guidance and support to Financial Advisors and requires strong relationship management skills.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Conduct Tier 1 daily and monthly reviews of transactions in accordance with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) minimum standards and RJL policies and procedures;
• Identify and resolve or elevate any areas of non-compliance;
• Review and approve client account applications and updates to account applications;approve advertisements, sales literature and correspondence;
• Maintain working knowledge of industry regulations and RJL policies and procedures;
• Fulfill CIRO Continuing Education requirements;
• Provide back-up coverage for other Branch Compliance Supervisors; and
• Contribute to internal department initiatives and other projects, as requested.

What can you expect from us?

Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement.

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity you possess:

Knowledge of:

• Fundamental investment concepts, practices, and procedures used in the securities industry;
• Regulatory AML/ATF compliance, risk management disciplines and best practices; and
• Dataphile, Risk & Compliance Intelligence Platform, FactSet, and Market Q are highly desirable.

Skills in:

• Client service and relationship management;
• Analytical thinking and critical reasoning;
• Microsoft Office with focus on Excel, Macros and VBAs, highly desired;
• Microsoft Power BI, Power Query, Power Apps and Power Automate, highly desired; and
• SQL and ability to work with databases, highly desired.

Ability to:

• Work within deadlines in a high-volume and demanding environment while maintaining a high level of service and an imperative attention to detail;
• Demonstrate advanced face-to-face, email, videoconferencing and phone etiquette as well as relationship management skills;
• Exercise tact and discretion in the handling of confidential information; and
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written) is required.

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements & Licenses/Certifications

• 5 years experience at a broker dealer in a Compliance function, including two years of relevant experience working for a Dealer Member or such equivalent experience as may be acceptable to CIRO;
• The proficiency requirements necessary for registration as a CIRO Supervisor with options.

Under the legacy system this would, broadly, include:

• Canadian Securities Course (CSC),
• Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH),
• Options Licensing Course (OLC) and Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DFC), or Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing (DFOL),
• Investment Dealer Supervisors Course (IDSC), and
• Options Supervisors Course (OPSC).

Under CIRO’s new proficiency requirements, this includes:

• Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE)
• Retail Securities Exam (RSE)
• Experience with complex products including non-brokered private placements, leveraged ETFs, principal protected notes, hedge funds, segregated funds and illiquid securities.

We encourage our associates at all levels to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

Salary Range:$95,000 - 110,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives.

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.
T his posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] . By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitmentand screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently,but they donot replace human decision-making.

Raymond James Ltd. is a member of the Investment IndustryRegulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and of the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund (CIPF). Customers’ accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor ProtectionFund within specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits ofcoverage is available upon request or at . 3Macs, MacDougall,MacDougall & MacTier and Raymond James Correspondent Services are divisions ofRaymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. is an integrated financial services firm. Itssubsidiaries, Raymond James Investment Counsel Ltd., Raymond James FinancialPlanning Ltd., Raymond James Trust (Canada) and Raymond James Trust (Québec) Ltd.are not members of the IIROC or the CIPF. Please consult each subsidiary’s webpagesfor applicable corporate, regulatory or membership information. www.cipf.ca