IA Financial Group

Director Tier 1 Supervision

IA Financial Group$130K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant securities experience
  • Bachelor's or College Degree
  • Strong leadership skills with a curiosity for learning
  • Experience with regulatory organizations including IIROC, AMF, OSC, and OBSI
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in both French and English
  • Solid problem-solving capabilities
  • Strong industry knowledge across various products

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Senior Branch Managers and Branch Administrators
  • Oversee compliance reporting and product due diligence
  • Support Senior Branch Managers in servicing advisors and branches
  • Implement and manage a branch visit program
  • Recommend policy changes based on regulatory events
  • Stay updated on regulatory policies and industry trends
  • Train and develop Tier 1 staff

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility
  • Competitive group insurance and pension plan
  • Stock purchase plan and performance bonuses
  • Wellness and personal development days off
  • Telemedicine and employee assistance programs
  • Discounts on iA products
  • Ergonomic furniture provision
Full Job Description
Director Tier 1 Supervision

You are a great communicator and you have excellent relationship skills? You are a natural leader and are great at influencing people? We have an opportunity for you in our iA Private Wealth compliance department! We are currently looking to hire a Director of Compliance - Business Conduct & Tier 1 Supervision to complete our growing team.

This job is responsible for designing and maintaining the Business Conduct & Tier 1 Surveillance Program. This program is for all registered branches across Canada in accordance with regulatory requirements in particular those established by securities regulations and Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs), including the Investment Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) as well as internal policies and procedures.

What you'll accomplish with us

As Director Tier 1 Supervision, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of three Senior Branch Managers, 40-45 Branch Managers and Branch Administrators
  • Oversee day-to-day management of system integrity of compliance reporting, product due diligence, regulatory inquiries and support of all compliance areas
  • Support the Senior Branch Managers and the Branch Managers in servicing the advisors and the branches
  • Responsible for the branch visit program including supervision of frequency and scheduling
  • Develop and recommend policy and procedure changes based on regulatory events
  • Keep abreast of new or proposed regulatory policies and industry trends analyze the impact of these potential changes on our trade surveillance program
  • Train and develop Tier 1 employee
  • Draft and distribute Compliance memos
  • Act as the Compliance subject matter expert on all firm initiatives
  • Update Policy and Procedures and Forms as needed


What could accelerate your success in this role
We're looking for someone who:
• Has 10+ years of relevant securities experience and a Bachelor or College Degree
• Is known for their curiosity and strong leadership skills
• Has experience in dealing with various regulatory organizations including but not limited to IIROC, AMF, OSC and OBSI
• Stands out for their problem solving skills
• Demonstrates strong industry knowledge across a number of products
• Is recognized for their great communication and presentation skills
• Is fluent in French and an advanced level of English are required, as the incumbent will be expected to communicate and deliver presentations on a weekly basis to internal and external clients located across Canada.
• Is available to travel occasionally

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!

The typical hiring range for this position is between 130 000$ and 160 000$ CAD per year + bonus ; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Other Possible Location(s)
Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East

Company
iA Private Wealth Inc.

Posting End Date
2026-07-25

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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