Branch Manager (Saskatoon)

iA Financial Group•Calgary, AB

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Branch Manager, you will play a key role in safeguarding regulatory standards, supporting advisors, and optimizing branch operations to deliver exceptional service while building strong, value-added relationships that help advisors succeed within firm guidelines. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your leadership and compliance expertise while contributing to a culture of trust and collaboration. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. The candidate must be located in Saskatoon.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC).
Completion of the Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH).
Completion of the Branch Managers Course.
Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) and Retail Securities Exam, Supervisor Exam.
Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret regulatory legislation.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong leadership and the capacity to train and support advisors and staff.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Must be located in Saskatoon.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements by supervising registrants (Tier 1), approving KYC updates and new accounts, and ensuring compliance policies are applied.
Conduct annual branch site visits, preparing reports, and following up on deficiencies.
Review activity blotters (daily, monthly, quarterly), responding to audits, and maintaining evidence of supervisory activities.
Implement timely corrective actions and ensuring internal controls are functional.
Train advisors and support staff on policies and procedures, identifying patterns for targeted training, and recommending process improvements.
Facilitate escalation processes and liaising with iA Securities departments.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Advisors by providing guidance on compliance practices and firm guidelines.
Assist advisors with new policy implementation and regulatory requirements.
Offer solutions to help advisors work effectively within compliance standards.
Manage branch operations efficiently by addressing risks and operational issues promptly.
Facilitate communication between advisors, support staff, and head office.
Lead regular branch meetings and contributing to policy development.
Prioritize tasks effectively to ensure smooth branch operations.