Securities Investigator, Joint Serious Offence Team (JSOT)

Alberta Securities Commission; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Alberta is seeking a Securities Investigator for the Joint Serious Offence Team. This role involves conducting financial investigations into breaches of securities law and criminal law, working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have extensive investigative experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a background in law or finance. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health and Dental Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development

Community Engagement Initiatives

Qualifications

• At least eight years of investigative experience.
• Five years in a regulatory agency, law enforcement, or financial institution.
• Experience conducting interviews of witnesses, victims, and suspects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting investigations focusing on fraud and financial crimes.
• Preparing court applications for financial records and evidence.
• Traveling within Alberta to gather evidence and conduct interviews.

Skills

Investigative Experience

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Law, Criminology, Business, Finance

Tools

Electronic Case Management

Evidence Tracking

E-Discovery Tools

Job description

Securities Investigator, Joint Serious Offence Team (JSOT)

Join to apply for the Securities Investigator, Joint Serious Offence Team (JSOT) role at Alberta Securities Commission

Securities Investigator, Joint Serious Offence Team (JSOT)

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It aims to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and protect investors. As part of the Canadian Securities Administrators, the ASC works to improve, coordinate, and harmonize Canada's capital markets regulation.

The Joint Serious Offences Team (JSOT) conducts investigations into breaches of criminal and securities laws, including allegations of fraud and misconduct in securities markets. JSOT is a partnership between the ASC and the RCMP’s Integrated Market Enforcement Team, combining capital markets expertise with law enforcement skills to investigate and prosecute serious violations using the Securities Act (Alberta) and the Criminal Code of Canada.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, JSOT, the Securities Investigator conducts financial investigations into breaches of Alberta securities law and criminal law, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leading and supporting investigations focusing on fraud and financial crimes.
2. Planning and conducting interviews with key individuals.
3. Preparing court applications for financial records, trading data, and evidence.
4. Analyzing information to identify critical details.
5. Playing a lead or supporting role in investigations, demonstrating proficiency in both.
6. Utilizing electronic case management, evidence tracking, and e-discovery tools daily.
7. Compiling final case reports and disclosure packages for prosecutors or litigation counsel.
8. Traveling within Alberta to gather evidence and conduct interviews as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Post-secondary education in Law, Criminology, Business, Finance, or related fields.
• At least eight years of investigative experience, including:
• Five years in a regulatory agency, law enforcement, consulting, or financial institution.
• Three years in anti-fraud, securities, financial crime, anti-money laundering, or compliance environments.
• Knowledge of the Securities Act, Criminal Code, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and relevant law principles.
• Experience conducting interviews of witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Self-motivated with the ability to progress investigations independently.
• Resourcefulness in locating and obtaining critical information.
• Sound judgment to assess legal, reputational, and operational risks under pressure.
• Ability to organize complex information and communicate it clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing.
• Experience handling high-profile cases and testifying in legal proceedings.
• Exceptional writing skills for synthesizing data into compelling narratives.
• Adaptability, creativity, and composure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility with legal and law enforcement professionals.
• Curiosity and efficiency in work approach.

Note: Successful candidates must undergo Enhanced Security Screening before employment begins.

Application Process

Apply online by submitting your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations by June 2, 2025. The position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. More information about the ASC and our benefits can be found at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, professional development, and community engagement initiatives.

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Other, IT, Management
• Industry: Government Administration