Job Description

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.

What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Branch Manager, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main 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

What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:

• 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

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!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! 

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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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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