Senior Research Analyst

Ontario Securities Commission; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regulatory body in Ontario seeks a Senior Research Analyst to provide high-quality analysis and support for policy development. The role involves monitoring market trends, conducting research, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance regulatory outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research and a deep understanding of the securities regulatory environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous vacation and personal time

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years research experience.
• In-depth knowledge of securities markets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze developments in capital markets.
• Prepare detailed research reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Research

Education

Undergraduate degree

Canadian Securities Course

Job description

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Ontario Securities Commission provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$110,000.00/yr - CA$140,000.00/yr

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SR HR Business Partner/TA Lead with Ontario Securities Commission

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Thought Leadership, the Senior Research Analyst will apply analysis to regulatory issues and promote better regulatory outcomes through the economic and/or research analysis.

• Support the Commission with high quality advice in its policy priority and emerging risk processes.,
• Lead the collection, analysis and interpretation of information along with participating in the policy rationale process
• Further the organizations knowledge and understanding of market development and trends

What you will be doing:

Develop standardized processes, protocols, quality assurance and strategic prioritization for our overall research program. This would include expected research standards and peer reviews requirements.

• Monitor and analyze developments in capital markets, including technological innovations and shifts in investor demographics, to anticipate regulatory needs and challenges.
• Have a deep understanding of the securities regulatory environment (domestic and international) and the applicable regulatory framework, including the Ontario Securities Act and key elements of applicable regulation in other Canadian and international jurisdictions.
• Prepare detailed research reports and presentations that summarize findings, implications, and recommendations for senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring that all research topics have received the necessary approvals before proceeding.
• Collaborate with the communications team to effectively disseminate research findings and insights to stakeholders, ensuring that information is accessible and actionable.
• Continuously assess and refine research processes to enhance efficiency, output quality, and alignment with the OSC's strategic objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement and Thought Leadership:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, market participants, industry organizations, and academic institutions to foster collaboration and enhance research relevance.
• Serve as an effective liaison with external stakeholders domestically, including the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), market participants, and Heads of Agencies (HOA) constituent organizations such as OSFI, the Bank of Canada, and Federal Finance.
• Establish and maintain effective liaison with international stakeholders, including IOSCO, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and other securities regulators, to share insights and best practices.
• Prepare and present research reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accessibility of complex information for various audiences.
• Actively participate in industry discussions and forums to share insights and gather feedback on research initiatives, enhancing the OSC's influence and visibility.
• The Senior Research Analyst's role is to design and deliver high-quality analysis support of the OSC' s mandate and goals. This involves designing research studies and reports that provide policy relevant analysis and recommendations
• Identifying and evaluating data sources and determining the appropriate method of storing that data.
• Conducting background research including identifying and critically evaluating previous relevant studies
• Managing relationships with other staff to identify areas where research and analysis can add value to existing or proposed policy initiatives
• Demonstrating superior communications skills and the ability to present research results in a way that is accessible to all stakeholders (staff, management, Commissioners, etc.).
• Providing results within agreed timelines and keep client informed if deadlines cannot be met

Provide high quality advice, guidance and analysis to OSC staff and

executives

• Partner with other OSC branches as part of the policy development process to ensure the Commission identifies initiatives that address evidenced issues in the market and weighs the costs and benefits of regulatory alternatives.
• Support the Commission with high quality advice in its policy priority and emerging risk processes; _
• Support staff by identifying approaches that rely on facts and quantitative analysis to identify concerns and proposed regulatory responses.
• Work with staff to identify opportunities to increase the organization’s knowledge of certain activities and assist in developing approaches to collecting and using data.

Prepare briefing notes and deliver presentations

• Maintain an awareness of market trends and their relevance to the OSC
• Prepare briefing notes for OSC executives on relevant topics on a timely basis.
• Remain aware of relevant developments in other jurisdictions and identify potential opportunities for the OSC to leverage the work of other organizations in identifying and monitoring systemic risk.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with other stakeholders (e.g. SR0s, Provincial securities regulators, Federal Department of Finance and Bank of Canada)

What you bring:

• Undergraduate degree (at minimum) in a related field.
• 3-5 years research experience
• Canadian Securities Course
• In depth knowledge of the structure and functioning of securities markets.
• Knowledge of public policy analysis would be an asset
• Proven quantitative and analytical research capabilities, including producible research papers
• Broad financial industry experience and an understanding of how the market functions.
• Deep understanding of the market's structure and how that is related to the regulatory environment
• Experience constructing and analyzing large datasets
• An understanding of emerging issues in the industry and how they may impact the OSC' s ability to fulfil its mandate
• Knowledge of approaches to financial services regulation
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Understanding of the role played by the OSC and the CSA.
• The ability to identify and evaluate the transmission mechanisms through which regulatory changes affect the market and market participants.
• An ability to proactively identify issues that are relevant to the OSC
• An understanding of the use of economic and impact analysis in a regulatory setting.
• Ability to review market structure changes (driven by regulation or commercial activities) and identify the potential impact on the OSC’s ability to achieve its mandate

What we offer at the OSC:

• Competitive compensation package which includes performance-based incentives and a premier pension plan
• Generous vacation and personal time entitlements
• Best in class comprehensive health and wellness benefit package which includes gym membership discounts with Goodlife Fitness
• Training and development programs
• Flexible hybrid work environment (3 days in office each week at 20 Queen Street West).

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox [e-mail].

Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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