Corporate Branch Manager

Iaawg; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Corporate Branch Manager to oversee compliance, supervision, and advisor relationships. Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory adherence, preparing reports, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or business and relevant supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a branch supervision role.
• Licensed as a supervisor/registered representative.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Provide Level 1 supervision of registered individuals.
• Prepare branch visit reports and follow up on action plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Client orientation

Adaptability

Education

University degree in business administration, finance, or a related field

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 30, 2025 (10 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR10023324

Job Description

The Corporate Branch Manager plays a key role within our organization. As a true cornerstone between compliance, supervision, and the development of advisor relationships, they ensure operational fluidity and actively contribute to the overall performance of our branches.

Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry oversight bodies.

Provide Level 1 supervision of registered individuals in the assigned branches.

Conduct branch visits to review practices and recommend improvements.

Prepare branch visit reports, follow up on action plans, and resolve identified issues.

Review daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Approve new client account openings and KYC updates.

Maintain strong relationships with clients, advisors, and internal partners.

Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic development.

Stay informed on industry trends and emerging issues.

Ensure the implementation and enforcement of compliance policies.

Review head office audits, address findings, and implement corrective measures.

Ensure internal controls are in place and functioning properly.

Identify and implement process improvements.

Organize monthly meetings with supervised advisors.

Train advisors and support staff on applicable policies and procedures.

Maintain thorough documentation of supervisory activities, approvals, and follow-ups.

Identify recurring trends and initiate targeted training actions.

Profile Sought:

University degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a branch supervision role or a similar position.

Significant experience in branch supervision or a comparable role (2 years).

Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).

Completion of the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH).

Completion of the Branch Managers Course.

Options Licensing Course and Supervisor Course will be required.

Licensed as a supervisor/registered representative.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

In-depth knowledge of financial products and services (securities).

Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret regulatory legislation.

Mobilizing leadership focused on accountability, positive influence, and talent development.

Strong client orientation, demonstrated by a proactive, professional, and empathetic approach.

Adaptability and the ability to manage priorities in a constantly evolving environment.

Collaborative team spirit, fostering cooperation and synergy across the organization.

Resilience and rigor in handling complex or high-pressure situations.

Initiative and analytical mindset oriented toward continuous process improvement.

Location(s)

Montreal, Quebec

Other Possible Location(s)

Company

iA Private Wealth Inc.

Job Description

The Corporate Branch Manager plays a key role within our organization. As a true cornerstone between compliance, supervision, and the development of advisor relationships, they ensure operational fluidity and actively contribute to the overall performance of our branches.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry oversight bodies.

• Provide Level 1 supervision of registered individuals in the assigned branches.

• Conduct branch visits to review practices and recommend improvements.

• Prepare branch visit reports, follow up on action plans, and resolve identified issues.

• Review daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.

• Approve new client account openings and KYC updates.

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, advisors, and internal partners.

• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic development.

• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging issues.

• Ensure the implementation and enforcement of compliance policies.

• Review head office audits, address findings, and implement corrective measures.

• Ensure internal controls are in place and functioning properly.

• Identify and implement process improvements.

• Organize monthly meetings with supervised advisors.

• Train advisors and support staff on applicable policies and procedures.

• Maintain thorough documentation of supervisory activities, approvals, and follow-ups.

• Identify recurring trends and initiate targeted training actions.

Profile Sought:

• University degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a branch supervision role or a similar position.

• Significant experience in branch supervision or a comparable role (2 years).

• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).

• Completion of the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH).

• Completion of the Branch Managers Course.

• Options Licensing Course and Supervisor Course will be required.

• Licensed as a supervisor/registered representative.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• In-depth knowledge of financial products and services (securities).

• Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret regulatory legislation.

• Mobilizing leadership focused on accountability, positive influence, and talent development.

• Strong client orientation, demonstrated by a proactive, professional, and empathetic approach.

• Adaptability and the ability to manage priorities in a constantly evolving environment.

• Collaborative team spirit, fostering cooperation and synergy across the organization.

• Resilience and rigor in handling complex or high-pressure situations.

• Initiative and analytical mindset oriented toward continuous process improvement.

Location(s)

Montreal, Quebec

Other Possible Location(s)

Company

iA Private Wealth Inc.

Posting End Date

2025-05-23

Company Overview

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

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