Policy Counsel

Toronto Head Office
40 Temperance Street
Suite 2600
Toronto, ON , CAN

Toronto Head Office
40 Temperance Street
Suite 2600
Toronto, ON , CAN

Calgary Office
Bow Valley Square 2
205-5th Avenue S.W., Suite 2200
Calgary, AB , CAN

Calgary Office
Bow Valley Square 2
205-5th Avenue S.W., Suite 2200
Calgary, AB , CAN

Reporting to the Director, Market Regulation Policy, the Policy Counsel is a member of the Market Regulation Policy Team. The Policy Counsel is responsible for working on policy initiatives relating to the development, drafting, review and approval of new and revised rules and guidance, and participates in the other operational and day-to-day work of Market Regulation Policy team.

• Develop and draft new and revised Universal Market Integrity Rules and guidance, working in collaboration with other CIRO staff and external stakeholders as required
• 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
• Provide support to CIRO advisory committees by preparing meeting materials in consultation with the applicable committee chair and presenting policy initiatives to the committees
• 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

• Law Degree
• Member, in good standing, of the Bar in one or more Canadian jurisdictions
• Experience with policy development and implementation would be an asset
• Successful completion of one or more of the Canadian Securities Course, Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course and Trader Training Course would be an asset

• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills, including legal research and drafting skills
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize competing matters
• Knowledge of Universal Market Integrity Rules and related guidance would be an asset
• Understanding of the role and operations of the departments responsible for compliance and enforcement of UMIR would be an asset
• Knowledge of current industry practices, including trends and technology changes, would be an asset

• 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

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward‑thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

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