Branch Manager (Saskatoon)

iA Financial Group•Calgary, AB

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future with us Are you driven by integrity and committed to ensuring compliance within the financial services industry? 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

Is known for their ability to understand, analyze, and interpret regulatory legislation
Stands out for their excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Demonstrates strong leadership and the capacity to train and support advisors and staff
Is recognized for working effectively both independently and as part of a team
Has a minimum of 2 years of experience in the financial services industry and meets licensing requirements: 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

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