Policy Counsel / Policy Advisor

Position Title: Policy Advisor or Policy Counsel

Department: Member Regulation Policy
Location: Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal

Status: Permanent Full-Time (Hybrid)

Day in the life of:

Reporting to either the Director, Financial and Operations Policy or the Director, Business Conduct Policy, the Policy Advisor or Policy Counsel is a member of the Member Regulation Policy Team (MRP) and is responsible for the development, drafting, review and approval of policy applicable to both investment dealers and mutual fund dealers. The Policy Advisor or Policy Counsel also participates in the other operational and day-to-day work of MRP.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and draft rules and guidance applicable to Dealer Members, working in collaboration with other internal staff and external stakeholders as required Responsible for the review and approval process of proposed Dealer Member regulation policy initiatives
• Provide support to advisory committees by preparing meeting materials and presenting policy initiatives to the committees
• Support and represent the organization externally, provide interpretation of rules applicable to Dealer Members, and conduct presentations to others (e.g., other regulatory staff, Dealer Members and other applicable stakeholders) on various matters of interest to the investment industry

Key Skills and Competencies:

Must-haves

• University degree in law, business or equivalent
• Professional designation in field of specialization (i.e. called to the Canadian Bar, or holds Chartered Professional Accountant designation, or is a Chartered Financial Analyst, or holds an equivalent professional designation)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in securities regulation, including all aspects of regulatory policy development

Nice to Haves:

• Keen interest in policy development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including research and drafting skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time appropriately
• knowledge of investment dealer or mutual fund dealer rules and guidance
• Understanding of the structure of the investment industry and applicable legislation, Dealer Member compliance issues, and current policy issues affecting the investment industry would be an asset
• Knowledge of the investment industry regulatory regime in other countries would be an asset
• Bilingual (English and French), a strong asset
• Dealer financial and operational knowledge and experience or dealer business conduct compliance and legal experience
• Experience in regulatory policy development

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence /Paternity Leave Of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations.

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As a regulator, we understand that we are all investors. Therefore, a career with us is a career with purpose, protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

Our Commitment:

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

CIRO is a pan-Canadian organization that oversees all investment dealers and trading activity in marketplaces across Canada. This position requires the ability to communicate with employees in CIRO regional offices and other CIRO stakeholders across Canada. Accordingly, proficiency in both official languages of Canada (French and English) is needed. Due to the frequent interactions with internal and external English-speaking members, clients, representatives, firms, Canadian provincial and territorial securities regulators, and employees situated outside of Quebec, the position requires a fully bilingual candidate.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.

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