ScotiaMcLeod Branch Administrator - Hamilton

Scotia Wealth Management; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Inclusive working environment

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

A prominent wealth management firm in Hamilton, Ontario seeks a Branch Administrator to ensure outstanding client service through effective operational management. The ideal candidate must have experience in the securities industry and be approved as an Investment or Registered Representative. Responsibilities include hiring and managing staff, overseeing transactions, and ensuring compliance. This role offers competitive benefits, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the securities industry.
• Approval as IR or RR with CIRO.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and time management skills are essential.
• Provide excellent client service in a professional and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to branch success through client service and operational efficiency.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of support staff.
• Manage all transactional banking functions.
• Ensure high levels of internal and external client service.
• Adhere to compliance and audit requirements.

Skills

Experience in the securities industry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Excellent time management skills

Education

Approved as Investment Representative (IR) or Registered Representative (RR) with CIRO

IR/RR approval with CIRO

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 248005

ScotiaMcLeod, a cornerstone of Scotia Wealth Management®, is a full-service wealth management firm with a proud history dating back to 1921. Known for service excellence, trusted advice, and a collaborative culture, we’re committed to helping clients grow and protect their wealth by understanding their complete financial picture—life, family, business, and future.

Our signature Enriched Thinking® approach brings together investment, wealth planning, and advisory specialists to deliver truly personalized solutions. You’ll be supported by an innovative, team-based environment that values integrity, client focus, and continuous growth.

At ScotiaMcLeod, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a firm where ideas spark, collaboration thrives, and you’re empowered to reach your full potential while making a real impact in your clients\' lives.

Is this role right for you

Responsibilities

• As a Branch Administrator you will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of the branch by ensuring a high level of client service achieved by effective operations and administrative efficiencies.
• Oversee the hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and performance management of all support staff in the branch.
• Oversee all transactional banking functions.
• Consistently demonstrate high levels of internal and external client service.
• Adhere to compliance and audit requirements and maintenance of branch profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in the securities industry
• Approval as an Investment Representative (IR) or Registered Representative (RR) with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Provide excellent client service in a professional and respectful manner.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package including annual incentive plans, time off entitlements, Pension Plan, Employee Share Ownership Plan and favourable employee rates for employee banking
• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success.
• Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Hamilton

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.