Odlum Brown Limited, 410 - 737 Yates Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Job Description WHO WE ARE Anchored in our purpose to help clients achieve their financial goals, Odlum Brown has remained an independent, full-service investment firm for over 100 years. Wholly owned by its team members, the firm continues its tradition of leadership in the financial community as one of BC’s most respected investment firms. THE OPPORTUNITY Odlum Brown is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to succeed the current Branch Manager for the Victoria and Courtenay offices. This role is a critical link between advisor operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic business growth. The Branch Manager will support over 30 advisory team members and partners closely with Branch Vice President, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Head of Practice Management, and the Chief Compliance Officer to drive operational excellence while upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance. This leadership role requires the ability to build trusted relationships with advisors and key stakeholders, promote a high-performance culture, and serve as a strategic partner to senior and executive leadership. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Branch Leadership and Advisor Management Lead, mentor, and support 30+ Investment Advisors and support-team members across the Victoria and Courtenay offices Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and “clients first” culture aligned with the firm’s values and long-term strategy Build strong, trusted relationships with advisory teams; serve as a business, compliance, and operational resource Participate in advisor onboarding, succession planning, and talent development initiatives in partnership with Practice Management and Sales Leadership Operations Management Develop and execute branch goals and objectives for both Victoria and Courtenay Recommend and implement improvements to internal controls, workflows, and operational processes Oversee administrative functions and facility management Manage branch budgets, including invoice review and expense reimbursement approvals Liaise with IT on technology support, data security, and infrastructure needs Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on firm and branch events Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor Investment Assistants and branch support team members Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to ensure professionalism and productivity Manage Investment Assistant schedules and vacation coverage to ensure business continuity and client service levels are maintained Supervision and Risk Oversight Provide supervisory oversight for the branches, ensuring adherence to CIRO and firm policies and accurate supervisory documentation and records Implement and maintain a comprehensive Portfolio Manager Supervision program Support compliance with daily, monthly, and quarterly supervision activities, including: Trade reviews Account activity monitoring Client communications Marketing and Communications approvals Advisor conduct oversight Collaborate with Compliance to enhance supervision frameworks, testing protocols, and monitoring programs Provide regular reporting and recommendations to Senior Leadership on supervision outcomes, risk issues, and compliance trends Assist with audits, internal investigations, and remediation of compliance findings Stay current on regulatory developments and proactively implement required policy or process changes Client & Regulatory Issue Resolution Partner with Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Management to resolve client related issues promptly and professionally Ensure alignment between regulatory obligations and the preservation of strong client relationships Serve as a regional escalation point and trusted advisor on regulatory matters IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE Completion or current enrollment in the CIRO Supervisor Exam Proven experience in branch leadership or advisory management within the Canadian wealth management industry In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities regulations, particularly CIRO Strong client-facing and relationship building capabilities Solid understanding of advisor business models, operational needs, and client service delivery Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentorship skills Excellent judgment, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational and supervisory responsibilities WHAT WE OFFER A culture of openness, collaboration and respect is foundational to our firm. We are a diverse, driven group of individuals who genuinely care about one another and encourage and appreciate each other’s contributions. We believe in rewarding team members and do this by providing a competitive total rewards package that is fair and equitable; mentorship programs; and a variety of professional development opportunities to expand your career. This role has an expected base salary of $145,000 - $160,000/year, plus profit sharing and the opportunity for performance bonuses. Our team is growing, and we have room for one more if you’re interested. If this sounds like the environment you’d like to work in and you have the credentials and experience for this role, we invite you to submit a cover letter and resume by May 8, 2026. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Full disclosure of any restrictions must be disclosed at the time of expressing interest and supporting evidence provided prior to any potential offer of employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please email us at . We appreciate your interest and thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. We will be in touch with individuals whose profiles most closely match what’s needed to be successful in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr