Branch Compliance Manager, Temporary

Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at

The Opportunity:

We’re looking to fill an opening for a Branch Compliance Manager to join our Compliance team for 9 months.

The Branch Compliance Manager will focus on providing Daily Tier 1 supervision of advisors located across Canada. The successful applicant will work closely with head office compliance staff to manage Aviso's overall compliance functions.

Who you are:

• Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization
• Leadership – You lead your team and provide regular direction, guidance, coaching, and motivation, all while striving for peak performance. You assist them in overcoming obstacles through additional resources, removal of roadblocks, and providing the level of support required for their success. You delegate and deliver feedback based on the in-depth understanding of your individual team members

What your day looks like:

• Perform approval of new accounts and material changes to existing accounts
• Perform Tier 1 daily and monthly reviews of advisor trading activity
• Deal with compliance issues as identified, through to resolution and/or appropriate escalation
• Key day-to-day contact for advisors regarding compliance related matters
• Follow up with advisors on missing documentation
• Act as back-up during absence of other Branch Compliance Managers and compliance staff
• Support advisors with ongoing compliance education and training
• Assist with compliance projects and initiatives as needed
• Conduct branch visits at partner locations as required

Requirements

Your experience and skills:

• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry
• Ability to be registered as a Branch Manager with CIRO (formerly IIROC and MFDA)
• Experience as a Branch Manager, Compliance Officer or Advisor in an IIROC/MFDA firm
• Strong knowledge of industry rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mediation and influencing skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience with Dataphile an asset
• High level of product knowledge
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset

Benefits

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an…