Independent Director – Regulated Financial Services

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

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.