Job Description
Position Title: Senior Policy Counsel
Department: Market Regulation Policy
Region: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary
Status: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)
Target Hiring Range: $130,000 - $160,000
The position will contribute to the development and implementation of CIRO's market integrity rules and will play a key part in CIRO's leadership role in the area of Canadian market structure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and draft new and revised policy based on thorough research, analysis and consultation focused on market integrity matters
• Liaise with the Canadian Securities Administrators in regards to ongoing policy initiatives, rules development and regulatory approvals of CIRO rule amendments
• Review, research and analyze domestic and international market structure developments, including changes in the operations of Canadian marketplaces
• Represent CIRO at various events, including participation in advisory committee meetings, as well as in meetings with other internal/external stakeholders and other securities regulators
• Provide support to other CIRO divisions in a time-effective manner, including Surveillance, Trade Desk Review teams, Trading Review and Analysis, Investigations and Enforcement
• Assist in the administration of exemptions and interpretations of UMIR to Participants in a time-effective manner
Education and Experience:
• Law Degree
• Member, in good standing, of the Bar in one or more Canadian jurisdictions
• 5-10 years’ experience in private practice or in a regulatory or in-house position focusing on securities-related issues
• Experience with policy development and implementation
• Experience in leading projects
• Completion of one or more of the Canadian Securities Course, Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course and Trader Training Course would be an asset
Key Skills and Competencies:
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Thought leadership
• Extensive knowledge of market structure and marketplace operations
• Knowledge of international markets, especially the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of:
• trading practices of the securities industry, including equity, debt, Crypto and derivatives markets
• CIRO Rules and Universal Market Integrity Rules
• applicable securities legislation
• corporate legislation
While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.
CIRO is committed to employment practices that are inclusive and accessible. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Department: Market Regulation Policy
Region: Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary
Status: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid)
Target Hiring Range: $130,000 - $160,000
The position will contribute to the development and implementation of CIRO's market integrity rules and will play a key part in CIRO's leadership role in the area of Canadian market structure.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and draft new and revised policy based on thorough research, analysis and consultation focused on market integrity matters
• Liaise with the Canadian Securities Administrators in regards to ongoing policy initiatives, rules development and regulatory approvals of CIRO rule amendments
• Review, research and analyze domestic and international market structure developments, including changes in the operations of Canadian marketplaces
• Represent CIRO at various events, including participation in advisory committee meetings, as well as in meetings with other internal/external stakeholders and other securities regulators
• Provide support to other CIRO divisions in a time-effective manner, including Surveillance, Trade Desk Review teams, Trading Review and Analysis, Investigations and Enforcement
• Assist in the administration of exemptions and interpretations of UMIR to Participants in a time-effective manner
Education and Experience:
• Law Degree
• Member, in good standing, of the Bar in one or more Canadian jurisdictions
• 5-10 years’ experience in private practice or in a regulatory or in-house position focusing on securities-related issues
• Experience with policy development and implementation
• Experience in leading projects
• Completion of one or more of the Canadian Securities Course, Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course and Trader Training Course would be an asset
Key Skills and Competencies:
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Thought leadership
• Extensive knowledge of market structure and marketplace operations
• Knowledge of international markets, especially the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of:
• trading practices of the securities industry, including equity, debt, Crypto and derivatives markets
• CIRO Rules and Universal Market Integrity Rules
• applicable securities legislation
• corporate legislation
While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.
CIRO is committed to employment practices that are inclusive and accessible. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Policy Counsel position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.