Branch Manager (Saskatoon)
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
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
- Unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.
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
- Conducting annual branch site visits, preparing reports, and following up on deficiencies
- Reviewing activity blotters (daily, monthly, quarterly), responding to audits, and maintaining evidence of supervisory activities
- Implementing timely corrective actions and ensuring internal controls are functional
- Training advisors and support staff on policies and procedures, identifying patterns for targeted training, and recommending process improvements
- Facilitating escalation processes and liaising with iA Securities departments
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Advisors by: Providing guidance on compliance practices and firm guidelines
- Assisting advisors with new policy implementation and regulatory requirements
- Offering solutions to help advisors work effectively within compliance standards
- Manage branch operations efficiently by: Addressing risks and operational issues promptly
- Facilitating communication between advisors, support staff, and head office
- Leading regular branch meetings and contributing to policy development
- Prioritizing tasks effectively to ensure smooth branch operations
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
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Term Life, AD&D Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company-Paid Health Advocate Benefit
- Wellness Allowance
- Generous Paid Time Off Plan and Holidays
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Competitive Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
