Assistant Branch Manager – RBC, Abbotsford, BC
Location: Burnaby, BC | Company: RBC
RBC is hiring an Assistant Branch Manager for a full-time position in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This retail banking leadership role focuses on coaching financial advisors, strengthening branch performance and helping clients receive effective advice, service and digital banking support.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Branch Manager to lead a high-performing team in a busy banking environment. Responsibilities include employee development, sales management, operational effectiveness, community relationship building and the consistent delivery of a strong client experience.
About This Branch Leadership Position
The Assistant Branch Manager will help guide the daily performance and development of RBC advisors. The role involves setting clear expectations, maintaining effective sales routines and coaching employees so they can provide suitable advice, identify referral opportunities and resolve client concerns at the first point of contact whenever possible.
The position also supports the operational effectiveness of the branch. Working alongside the Branch Manager, the successful candidate will help balance business growth, employee engagement, regulatory responsibilities and service quality while building productive relationships with RBC partners and the Abbotsford community.
Key Areas of Responsibility
This role combines people management, sales leadership and branch operations. The Assistant Branch Manager will be expected to motivate the team, monitor results and create an environment where employees can continue developing their financial services capabilities.
Team Coaching
Coach advisors through regular feedback, development conversations and performance routines designed to strengthen capability, confidence and employee engagement.
Sales Leadership
Use structured sales-management practices to help the team identify client needs, generate referrals and contribute to branch business objectives.
Branch Operations
Partner with the Branch Manager to support operational effectiveness, maintain appropriate routines and improve the overall performance of the branch.
Client Experience
Promote strong advice, clear financial education and effective problem resolution so clients receive consistent support across branch and digital channels.
Digital Enablement
Help advisors educate clients about digital banking tools and encourage appropriate use of online, mobile and other available service channels.
Community Relationships
Support local business growth by building relationships with clients, community contacts and internal RBC partners who can contribute to branch objectives.
Experience and Licensing Requirements
RBC requires at least two years of experience in a people-management or coaching position within the financial industry. Candidates should also have a strong understanding of operational effectiveness and a demonstrated history of supporting business growth and developing client or community relationships.
Applicants must have at least two years of licensed mutual fund sales experience within the previous three years and hold a recognized mutual funds accreditation, such as IFIC or the Canadian Securities Course. Candidates must also have completed an acceptable mutual fund branch-management examination offered by the Canadian Securities Institute or be prepared to complete it within four months of starting the role.
Skills That May Help Candidates Succeed
This position may suit an experienced banking professional who enjoys developing employees, improving sales performance and helping a branch respond effectively to changing client and business needs.
The ability to motivate employees, establish expectations, provide useful coaching and create development plans that strengthen team performance.
Experience using consistent sales routines, performance information and coaching discussions to move the team from planning to action.
A strong understanding of financial advice, client discovery and referral practices within personal or commercial banking.
The ability to support reliable branch processes, recognize operational concerns and work with the manager to improve service and performance.
An entrepreneurial approach to developing new relationships, supporting community engagement and identifying opportunities for responsible business growth.
Workplace, Development and Benefits
This full-time position is based at 3122 Mt. Lehman Road, Unit 100, in Abbotsford and follows a scheduled work week of 37.5 hours. Experience across both personal and business banking is considered an asset, as is a post-secondary diploma or degree in commerce, business administration or a related discipline.
RBC lists a Total Rewards program that may include performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation. The company also highlights leadership coaching, financial services training and a collaborative workplace where personal initiative, employee development and strong performance are recognized.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through RBC’s official careers website. Application materials should highlight financial-industry leadership experience, mutual fund licensing, sales-management results and examples of successfully coaching advisors or improving branch performance.
The official application deadline is August 12, 2026, with applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the preceding day. RBC may contact qualified applicants to discuss their experience in greater detail. Joblyz does not receive applications or participate in hiring decisions.