Securities Analyst

British Columbia Securities Commission; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Medical and dental

Wellness Spending Account

4 weeks vacation

Downtown office

Work-life balance

Job summary

The British Columbia Securities Commission in downtown Vancouver is seeking a Securities Analyst in Corporate Finance to join a team of seasoned professionals regulating BC’s dynamic capital markets. You will review public offerings, assess disclosure requirements, and ensure compliance with securities legislation across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in public accounting, a CPA designation, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience.
• CPA designation.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Ability to research complex accounting issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Sound judgment and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth reviews of public offerings for compliance.
• Review public companies' continuous disclosure obligations.
• Assess IFRS for financial statements and complex transactions.
• Recommend regulatory action when non-compliance is found.
• Provide guidance on securities legislation to staff and the public.
• Collaborate with other Canadian securities commissions on policy projects.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA designation

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Research skills

Job description

Employment Duration Permanent - Full Time

Centrally located in downtown Vancouver, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) strives to make the investment markets benefit the public – enabling people to achieve their financial goals, enterprises to grow, and British Columbia to thrive.

Through smart rules, diligent oversight, strong enforcement and reliable guidance, we act as guardians of the province’s investment marketplace, striving to make BC a place where people can invest with confidence and companies can flourish. We are an independent agency accountable to the provincial legislature and the public through the Minister of Finance.

Securities Analyst

Corporate Finance

Role:

Become an integral member of a team of highly skilled professionals including chartered professional accountants, lawyers and geologists that play a key role in regulating British Columbia’s dynamic capital markets.

Key Responsibilities:

The work of the Corporate Disclosure team is varied, interesting, and challenging. We review all BC-based public offerings, including large IPOs and small venture offerings, across a diverse and ever-changing set of industries, such as mining, technology, biotechnology, and manufacturing. The successful candidate will:

• perform in-depth reviews of public offerings to assess compliance with securities legislation;
• conduct reviews of public companies to assess if they are in compliance with their continuous disclosure obligations;
• assess compliance with IFRS for financial statements of public companies, and companies entering the public markets, including those completing RTOs and other complex transactions;
• if a company is found to be non-compliant, recommend regulatory action to the Manager, Corporate Disclosure;
• provide guidance and interpretation of securities legislation to Commission staff, industry participants and the public; and
• work with staff from securities commissions across Canada on policy projects to improve securities legislation, including those to reduce regulatory burden.

The successful candidate will gain a wide range of expertise in public company compliance obligations through executing the above key responsibilities and drawing upon the experience of a highly-seasoned professional team.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has:

• A minimum of two (2) years of public accounting experience;
• CPA Designation
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, with the ability to research complex accounting issues and apply professional judgment in recommending the appropriate regulatory response
• Sound judgment and excellent analytical skills, and an ability to assess materiality in complex and changing circumstances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

What we offer:

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment which includes :

• Extensive benefit package including a defined benefit pension plan, medical and dental coverage, Wellness and Health Spending Account benefits, and 4 weeks of annual vacation
• Beautiful downtown office
• Work life balance

A professional and collaborative team to work with!

Salary Range:

The starting salary for this position will bedeterminedconsidering the successful candidate’s relevant experience and education, salaries of other employees in the same salary range, market conditions and other relevant factors. Starting salaries are normally below the salary band midpoint.

The BC Securities Commission embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that celebrates the richness of our community. We aim to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourage applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. We welcome you to inform us in confidence by emailing [e-mail] if you may require any support or accommodations during the application process, including disability accommodation, in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada. Investment restrictions apply.