As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) [https://www.ciro.ca/about-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.

Reporting to the Director, Member Regulation Policy, the Policy Counsel, Member Regulation Policy is a member of the Member Regulation Policy Team (MRP), and is responsible for working on policy initiatives relating to the development, drafting, review and approval of new and revised CIRO Dealer Member regulations and guidance, and participates in the other operational and day-to-day work of MRP.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and draft new and revised Dealer Member regulations and guidance, working in collaboration with other CIRO staff and external stakeholders as required 
• Responsible for the review and approval process of proposed Dealer Member regulation policy initiatives 
• Provide support to CIRO advisory committees by preparing meeting materials  in consultation with the applicable committee chair and presenting policy initiatives to the committees 
• Support and represent CIRO externally, provide interpretation of Dealer Member rules, and conduct presentations to others (e.g., other regulatory staff, Dealer Members and other applicable stakeholders) on various matters of interest to the investment industry 

Key Skills and Competencies:

Must-haves

• Law Degree (LL.B. or J.D.) 
• Member, in good standing, of a Bar in one or more Canadian jurisdictions 
• A minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law in either private practice or as in-house counsel 
• Project and/or transaction experience would be an asset 
• Successful completion of one or more of the Canadian Securities Course, the Conduct and Practices Handbook Course, the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course, and the Chief Compliance Officers Qualifying Exam would be an asset 
• Compliance or legal experience at a CIRO dealer member firm would be an asset   

Nice to Haves

• Keen interest in policy development  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including legal research and drafting skills 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing matters 
• Knowledge of CIRO Dealer Member rules, requirements and guidance would be an asset 
• Understanding of the role and operations of the CIRO departments responsible for Dealer Member conduct compliance and enforcement of Dealer Member rules and requirements would be an asset 

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 * 
• Vacation days 
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up * 
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations 

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):  

Our purpose and our impact:   

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.  

Culture and Working Environment:  

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.   

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence, a strong Focus on Well‑being, and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers [https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers] 

Our Commitment:   

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.  

Our Recruitment Process  

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team 
• We use automated (AI) tools to assist with candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.  
• This role has a hiring range of $110,400 - $152,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.  

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #LI-HYBRID #Hiring