Corporate Branch Manager

ia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Corporate Branch Manager to oversee advisor activities, support compliance operations, and maintain regulatory standards across the organization. You will review accounts/KYC, supervise trades, and act as a trusted partner to advisors while collaborating with compliance teams and business partners.

The role emphasizes guidance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within a collaborative, hybrid work environment designed to support growth and client

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of mutual fund industry and regulatory environment.
• 2–3 years compliance supervision in financial services.
• CIFC/EMP or CSC completed.
• Branch Managers Course completed.
• Strong English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise trading activities for a region of independent mutual fund advisors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee Representative activities and maintain compliance policies and procedures across all assigned offices.
• Review and approve new account openings and KYC updates, ensuring suitability requirements are met and documentation is accurate and complete.
• Investigate and follow up on questionable transactions, and elevate issues as required.
• Monitor trends, communicate findings to stakeholders, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and enhance compliance.
• Provide education, expert guidance, and ongoing support, serving as a trusted resource for advisors.
• Provide coverage and support to other Corporate Branch Managers within the Account Supervision team to ensure seamless operations.
• Support the order affirmation team, compliance teams, and other business units by delivering timely expertise and collaboration.
• Participate in compliance-related projects and initiatives that support continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

University degree

CIFC/EMP or CSC

Branch Managers Course

Job description

Job Description

Build the future with us Are you driven by the mutual fund industry, with a passion for compliance? Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a company that helps clients feel confident and secure about their future?

As a Corporate Branch Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing advisor activities, supporting compliance operations, being a relationship manager and maintaining strong regulatory standards across the organization.

In this role, you will support a region of advisors by reviewing and approving new accounts and KYC updates, supervising trades, and helping ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You'll also be a trusted partner of advisors, providing guidance, and support while collaborating closely with compliance teams and internal business partners to promote best practices and protect client interests.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your compliance expertise, industry knowledge, and sound judgment within a collaborative and people-focused environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact every day. At iA Financial Group, you'll find a culture built on trust, collaboration, and continuous development, along with the flexibility and support to help you grow your career and reach your full potential.

What you’ll accomplish with us

• Supervise trading activities for a region of independent mutual fund advisors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee Representative activities and maintain compliance policies and procedures across all assigned offices.
• Review and approve new account openings and KYC updates, ensuring suitability requirements are met and documentation is accurate and complete.
• Investigate and follow up on questionable transactions, and elevate issues as required.
• Monitor trends, communicate findings to stakeholders, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and enhance compliance.
• Provide education, expert guidance, and ongoing support, serving as a trusted resource for advisors.
• Provide coverage and support to other Corporate Branch Managers within the Account Supervision team to ensure seamless operations.
• Support the order affirmation team, compliance teams, and other business units by delivering timely expertise and collaboration.
• Participate in compliance-related projects and initiatives that support continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

What could accelerate your success in this role?

• Holds a university degree or equivalent post-secondary education.
• Brings strong knowledge of the mutual fund industry and its regulatory environment.
• Has a minimum of 2 to 3 years of compliance supervision experience and 3 to 5 years of experience in the financial services industry.
• Has completed the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) and Exempt Market Products Course (EMP), or the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).
• Has completed the Relevant and Current Exchange-Traded Funds and Liquid Alternatives Courses.
• Has completed the Branch Managers Course (BMC).
• Demonstrates the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret regulatory requirements and legislation.
• Possesses a strong command of the English language, both spoken and written.

Why you’ll love working with us

A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.

AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth.

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 plans.
• Competitive retirement savings plan.
• Employee share purchase plan.
• Vacation program, wellness days, and personal development days.
• Telemedicine services.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more.