Director Tier 1 Supervision

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Vacation days

Wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Ergonomic furniture

Job summary

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc is seeking a Director of Compliance - Business Conduct & Tier 1 Surveillance to lead the Compliance iA Private Wealth team across Canada. You will design and maintain a Tier 1 surveillance program, supervise a large team of branch managers and administrators, and ensure regulatory alignment with IIROC, AMF, OSC and OBSI.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of securities experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience with IIROC, AMF, OSC and OBSI
• Problem solving and industry knowledge across products
• Fluency in French and advanced English; ability to present
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Senior Branch Managers and Branch staff
• Oversee day-to-day compliance reporting, product due diligence, and regulatory inquiries
• Support advisors and branches in service delivery
• Oversee branch visit program including scheduling and supervision
• Develop and update policies based on regulatory changes
• Provide training and development for Tier 1 staff
• Draft and distribute compliance memos
• Act as SME on firm initiatives
• Update forms, procedures, and policy documentation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Bilingual (French & English)

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor or College Degree

Job description

Build the future with us

Director Tier 1 Supervision

You are a great communicator and you have excellent relationship skills? You are a natural leader and are great at influencing people? We have an opportunity for you in our iA Private Wealth compliance department! We are currently looking to hire a Director of Compliance - Business Conduct & Tier 1 Supervision to complete our growing team.

This job is responsible for designing and maintaining the Business Conduct & Tier 1 Surveillance Program. This program is for all registered branches across Canada in accordance with regulatory requirements in particular those established by securities regulations and Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs), including the Investment Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) as well as internal policies and procedures.

What you’ll accomplish with us

• Manage a team of three Senior Branch Managers, 40-45 Branch Managers and Branch Administrators
• Oversee day-to-day management of system integrity of compliance reporting, product due diligence, regulatory inquiries and support of all compliance areas
• Support the Senior Branch Managers and the Branch Managers in servicing the advisors and the branches
• Responsible for the branch visit program including supervision of frequency and scheduling
• Develop and recommend policy and procedure changes based on regulatory events
• Keep abreast of new or proposed regulatory policies and industry trends analyze the impact of these potential changes on our trade surveillance program
• Train and develop Tier 1 employee
• Draft and distribute Compliance memos
• Act as the Compliance subject matter expert on all firm initiatives
• Update Policy and Procedures and Forms as needed

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 10+ years of relevant securities experience and a Bachelor or College Degree
• Is known for their curiosity and strong leadership skills
• Has experience in dealing with various regulatory organizations including but not limited to IIROC, AMF, OSC and OBSI
• Stands out for their problem solving skills
• Demonstrates strong industry knowledge across a number of products
• Is recognized for their great communication and presentation skills
• Is fluent in French and an advanced level of English are required, as the incumbent will be expected to communicate and deliver presentations on a weekly basis to internal and external clients located across Canada.
• Is available to travel occasionally

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• 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, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

The typical hiring range for this position is between 130 000$ and 160 000$ CAD per year + bonus ; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences.