Branch Manager

Odlum Brown Limited; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Odlum Brown Limited in Vancouver seeks an experienced Branch Manager to lead advisor operations, regulatory compliance, and growth initiatives. You will partner with Wealth Management leadership to drive operational excellence and supervise critical processes to maintain high standards for client service.

The role requires deep knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, CIRO supervision, and a track record of building trust with advisors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in branch leadership or advisory management in the Canadian wealth management industry.
• Completion or current enrollment in the CIRO Supervisor Exam.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, particularly CIRO.
• Strong client-facing and relationship building capabilities.
• Solid understanding of advisor business models, operational needs, and client service delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong presentation and training skills, with the ability to facilitate best-practice sharing and connect operational enhancements to elevated client service.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational and supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support Investment Advisors and branch staff in the Vancouver office.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, client-first culture aligned with the firm’s strategy.
• Build trusted relationships with advisory teams and act as a resource on business, compliance, and operations.
• Partner with Practice Management and Sales Leadership on onboarding, succession planning, and talent development.
• Provide supervisory oversight for the branch with CIRO and firm policies compliance.
• Support audits, investigations and remediation of compliance findings.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and implement policy changes.

Skills

Branch leadership

Relationship building

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CIRO Supervisor Exam

Job description

Who We Are

Anchored in our purpose to help clients achieve their financial goals, Odlum Brown has remained an independent, full-service investment firm for over 100 years. Wholly owned by its team members, the firm continues its tradition of leadership in the financial community as one of BC’s most respected investment firms.

Who We Are

Anchored in our purpose to help clients achieve their financial goals, Odlum Brown has remained an independent, full-service investment firm for over 100 years. Wholly owned by its team members, the firm continues its tradition of leadership in the financial community as one of BC’s most respected investment firms.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Odlum Brown is seeking an experienced, dynamic leader for the Vancouver office. This pivotal role connects advisor operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic business growth.

The Branch Manager, Head Office supports advisory team members and works closely with the Vice President, Wealth Management; Head of Wealth Management Enablement; and Chief Compliance Officer to advance operational excellence and maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

This role calls for a leader who can build trusted relationships with advisors and key stakeholders, foster a high-performance culture, and act as a strategic partner to senior and executive leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Branch and Advisor Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support Investment Advisors and support team members in the Vancouver office
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performance, client-first culture aligned with the firm’s values and long-term strategy
• Build trusted relationships with advisory teams and serve as a resource on business, compliance, and operational matters
• Partner with Practice Management and Sales Leadership on advisor onboarding, succession planning, and talent development

Operational Management

• Help develop and execute branch goals and objectives
• Contribute to improvements in internal controls, workflows, and operational processes

People Leadership

• Collaborate on the recruitment, training, supervision, and mentorship of Investment Assistants and branch support team members
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to ensure professionalism and productivity

Supervision and Risk Oversight

• Provide supervisory oversight for the branch, ensuring adherence to CIRO and firm policies and accurate supervisory documentation and records
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive Supervision program for Registrants
• Support compliance with daily, monthly, and quarterly supervision activities, including:
• Trade reviews
• Account activity monitoring
• Client communications
• Marketing and Communications approvals
• Advisor conduct oversight
• Outside business activities
• Collaborate with Compliance to enhance supervision frameworks, testing protocols, and monitoring programs
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to Senior Leadership on supervision outcomes, risk issues and compliance trends
• Assist with audits, internal investigations and remediation of compliance findings
• Stay current on regulatory developments and proactively implement required policy or process changes

Client & Regulatory Issue Resolution

• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Management to resolve client related issues promptly and professionally
• Ensure alignment between regulatory obligations and the preservation of strong client relationships
• Serve as an escalation point and trusted advisor on regulatory matters

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Proven experience in branch leadership or advisory management in the Canadian wealth management industry
• Completion or current enrollment in the CIRO Supervisor Exam
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, particularly CIRO
• Strong client-facing and relationship building capabilities
• Solid understanding of advisor business models, operational needs, and client service delivery
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills
• Excellent judgment, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Strong presentation and training skills, with the ability to facilitate best-practice sharing and connect operational enhancements to elevated client service
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational and supervisory responsibilities

What We Offer

A culture of openness, collaboration and respect is foundational to our firm. We are a diverse, driven group of individuals who genuinely care about one another and encourage and appreciate each other’s contributions. We believe in rewarding team members and do this by providing a competitive total rewards package that is fair and equitable; mentorship programs; and a variety of professional development opportunities to expand your career. This role has an expected base salary of $150,000 - $165,000/year, plus profit sharing and the opportunity for performance bonuses.

If this sounds like the environment you’d like to work in and you have the credentials and experience for this role, we invite you by October 30, 2026.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Full disclosure of any restrictions must be disclosed at the time of expressing interest and supporting evidence provided prior to any potential offer of employment.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail].

We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. We will be in touch with individuals whose profiles most closely match what’s needed to be successful in this role.