Director Tier 1 Supervision

iA Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Vacation and wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Private Wealth Inc. seeks a Director of Compliance – Business Conduct & Tier 1 Supervision to design and maintain a comprehensive risk and surveillance program across Canada, ensuring alignment with securities regulations and SROs.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory expertise, and the ability to influence at all levels. The successful candidate will manage a sizeable team, drive policy improvements, and support branch advisors and managers while maintaining regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of securities experience and a Bachelor or College Degree.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with regulators such as IIROC, AMF, OSC and OBSI; multi-jurisdictional exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Senior Branch Managers, 40–45 Branch Managers and Branch Administrators.
• Oversee compliance reporting, product due diligence, regulatory inquiries and cross-area support.
• Develop policy changes in response to regulatory events and changes in industry trends.
• Train Tier 1 staff and draft/com distribute compliance memos.
• Maintain branch visit programs and supervise scheduling and visits.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory experience

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Industry knowledge

French & English bilingual

Education

Bachelor or College Degree

Job description

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.

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What you’ll accomplish with us

As Director Tier 1 Supervision, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• 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!

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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.

Location(s)

Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Other Possible Location(s)

Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Company

iA Private Wealth Inc.

Posting End Date

2026-10-30

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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