Director

Capital; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Work-Life Harmony

Generous Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Comprehensive Health & PensionBenefits

Workation Wonderland

Volunteer Days

Job summary

Capital is a leading trading platform expanding globally. We seek a Director to join the Board, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic guidance. The role ensures governance aligns with Canadian laws and regulations governing our business.

The Director will attend Board meetings, oversee strategy and performance, risk management, financial reporting and compliance, and engage with regulators and auditors as required.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma with 5+ years in financial services, preferably in a CIRO-regulated environment.
• Complete CIRO Director/Executive Exam or PDO qualification if valid per CIRO rules.
• Willingness to obtain CIRO approval as Director; prior approval is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian financial services regulatory framework.
• Experience in retail financial services, ideally brokerage, OTC derivatives or leveraged products.
• Board or senior governance oversight experience in a regulated environment.
• Understanding of risk management, capital adequacy and financial reporting at a regulated firm.
• Sound commercial and risk judgement; ability to challenge constructively.
• Independence of mind, high integrity, accountability.
• Clean regulatory, disciplinary and criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively contribute to Board meetings and, where applicable, Board committees.
• Provide oversight and constructive challenge on the Company’s strategy, objectives and performance.
• Oversee governance, risk management, internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee the Company’s financial soundness, including capital adequacy.
• Review financial reporting, budgets and key business reports presented to the Board.
• Promote a strong compliance and ethical culture at Board level.
• Oversee material outsourcing arrangements and related controls from a governance perspective.
• Stay informed of regulatory developments and their impact on the business.
• Support the Board’s engagement with regulators, auditors and the shareholder as required.
• Act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Company, managing conflicts of interest appropriately.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Governance & oversight

Risk judgment

Stakeholder engagement

Independence & integrity

CIRO familiarity

Education

University degree or diploma

CIRO Director/Executive Exam or PDO qualification

Job description

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

The Director will join the Company’s Board of Directors, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic guidance. The role helps ensure the business is governed effectively and operates in line with Canadian laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend and actively contribute to Board meetings and, where applicable, Board committees.

• Provide oversight and constructive challenge on the Company’s strategy, objectives and performance.

• Oversee the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls and compliance frameworks.

• Oversee the Company’s financial soundness, including capital adequacy.

• Review financial reporting, budgets and key business reports presented to the Board.

• Promote a strong compliance and ethical culture at Board level.

• Oversee material outsourcing arrangements and related controls from a governance perspective.

• Stay informed of regulatory developments and their impact on the business.

• Support the Board’s engagement with regulators, auditors and the shareholder as required.

• Act honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of the Company, managing any conflicts of interest appropriately.

Requirements

• A university diploma or equivalent along with a 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry, ideally including senior roles at a CIRO-regulated investment dealer.

• Successful completion of CIRO’s Director and Executive Exam, or the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course (PDO) qualification if it is still valid under CIRO’s exam validity and transition rules.

• Willingness to go through the CIRO approval process as a Director; prior approval as a Director/UDP or Executive by CIRO (IIROC) or another securities regulatory authority is an advantage.

• Strong working knowledge of the Canadian financial services regulatory framework.

• Experience in retail financial services, ideally brokerage, OTC derivatives or leveraged products.

• Board, governance or senior oversight experience in a regulated environment.

• Understanding of risk management, capital adequacy and financial reporting at a regulated firm.

• Sound commercial and risk judgement, with the ability to challenge constructively.

• Independence of mind, high standards of integrity and ethics, and a strong sense of accountability.

• Clean regulatory, disciplinary and criminal record.

What you will get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights!Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity.Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.