Senior Policy Counsel

CIRO / OCRI; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 137,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Continuous learning

Job summary

CIRO, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, seeks a Senior Policy Counsel in Calgary to advance market integrity rules and policy initiatives. You will lead research, draft policy, and liaise with regulators and market participants to support CIRO's leadership in Canadian market structure.

The role requires a law degree, bar admission, and 5–10 years of securities-oriented experience, with strong writing and leadership capabilities. A hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Law degree and active bar membership in a Canadian jurisdiction.
• 5–10 years' experience in private practice, regulatory, or in-house securities work.
• Experience with policy development and implementation.
• Experience leading projects.
• Completion of Canadian securities courses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and draft policy on market integrity matters based on research and consultation.
• Coordinate with Canadian regulators on rule amendments and approvals.
• Analyze domestic and international market structure developments.
• Represent CIRO at events and in meetings with stakeholders and regulators.
• Support other CIRO divisions with timely assistance and guidance.
• Assist in administering exemptions and interpretations of UMIR to participants.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Thought leadership

Market knowledge

US market knowledge

Education

Law Degree

Bar admission

Job description

As a self‑regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets.

Reporting to the Director, Market Regulation Policy, the Senior Policy Counsel is a member of the Market Regulation Policy Team. The Senior Policy Counsel 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.

Core 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, Trading Conduct Compliance, 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 & 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 & 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 and derivatives markets
  • Universal Market Integrity Rules and CIRO Dealer Member Rules
  • applicable securities legislation
  • corporate legislation

Benefits

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Salary range: $137,000 – $147,000
• Performance based bonus
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment
• Paid flex days and sick days
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations
• Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

EEO Statement

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.