Photo Caption: Monique Broughton, Chief, Canada Representative Office, JN Bank
The Jamaica National Group has announced the appointment of Monique Broughton as Chief Representative Officer of its JN Bank Representative Office in Canada, effective December 2, 2024.
Her appointment to the role reaffirms the organisation’s commitment to supporting the Jamaican diaspora in Canada and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement and growth.
In her capacity as Chief Representative Officer, Ms. Broughton will lead efforts to promote JN Bank’s products and services in Canada, while identifying opportunities to form strategic partnerships that enhance the Group’s presence and impact across the country.
Reporting directly to Leesa Kow, Managing Director of JN Bank, she will play a key role in advancing the Representative Office’s vision to empower the Jamaican diaspora with financial solutions that link them to home.
Ms. Broughton is a seasoned financial professional with over a decade of experience in the industry.
She holds a Master of Science in Finance and Financial Law and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Human Resource Development. Additionally, she has completed the Canadian Investment Funds Course and the Branch Managers Examination Course with the Inventive Financial Sector Education Institute (IFSE).
Beyond her professional credentials, Ms. Broughton has demonstrated a strong dedication to service and advocacy. She serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) and has been an active Jamaica Diaspora Independence Celebration Planning Committee Member in partnership with the Jamaica Consulate in Toronto since 2021.
Before she was appointed Chief Representative Officer, Ms. Broughton previously contributed to The JN Group in roles at JN Bank including Project Coordinator and Business Analyst as well as Assistant Manager for Operations.
As one of her first duties as Chief Representative Officer, Ms. Broughton attended the Toronto Jamaica Day Family, Food, and Music Festival Scholarship Foundation’s annual Christmas Dinner, Dance and Awards on December 14 at the Jamaica Canadian Centre. During the event, she also accepted an award on behalf of the Representative Office for their partnership support and commitment to the diaspora community.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms Broughton said: “I am honored to be leading JN’s efforts in Canada and to serve the Jamaican community here. The Representative Office remains committed to deepening our connections and ensuring that our members feel empowered, supported and proud of their heritage through every service we provide.”
The JN Bank Canada Representative Office was established in 1991 following numerous requests from Jamaicans living in Canada who wanted to maintain their relationship with what was then known as the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS).
The office supports the Jamaican diaspora in Canada through education, financial empowerment, social enterprise, health and safety, as well as youth leadership and development.
