Financial & Operations Examiner

Position: Financial & Operations Examiner (12 month contract)
Location: Montreal

Financial & Operations Examiner (12 month contract)   Job Category  :  Individual Contributor

Requisition Number  :  FINAN
002618
Posted :
July 14, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations  Showing 1 location
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. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.
The Financial and Operations Compliance Examiner is accountable for analyzing and independently verifying the accuracy and completeness of the submitted information by member firms within the context of the regulatory reporting framework.

Core Responsibilities:

Perform complex field examinations of the operations of assigned member firms.
Based on the examination assignment given by the Manager, performs preliminary research and information gathering activities for assigned projects; identify applicable policies and regulations, review prior examination reports and working papers
Plan the examination of a Member firm. This includes performing a risk evaluation of the Member and determining the necessary customization to the standard examination procedures and/or scope. The revised program is reviewed by the responsible Manager, and is approved by the Director
Review complex financial and/or management procedures to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls
Interview staff involved in performing the procedures
Develop documentation describing the workflow; identify desired control objectives (based on defined minimum requirements; identify how control objectives are being met; evaluate risk potential, as required
Ensure compliance with minimum audit requirements prescribed under CIRO rules and policies
Key Skills and

Competencies:

Must-haves   Combined 2-3 years’ experience in the financial sector audit practice of a national accounting firm and enterprise risk management consulting practice, or similar risk management experience at a large financial institution
Nice to Haves   Completion of the Canadian Securities Course, an asset
Excellent understanding of how to document business processes, identify related internal controls, and develop appropriate compliance tests
Solid understanding of the objectives of the examination process
Strong audit and examination techniques, (interviewing, documentation, development of test plans to identify the scope and extent of required testing)
Superior knowledge of the Canadian Auditing Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards
Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management practices in place at large financial institutions
Ability to communicate complex matters both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise, complete, courteous, and logical manner to ensure Members’ understanding and responsiveness
Ability to detect, analyze, and evaluate complex deviations, deficiencies, and non-compliance with IFRS, internal control objectives, rules and policies

What we offer:

Competitive base salary in alignment with market
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
* 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
Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):  Our purpose and our impact:  With offices across Canada…