Position Title: Surveillance Intern (6 month contract)

Department: Surveillance

Location: Toronto

Employment Type: Contract 6 months

Working Arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid

About Us

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.

About this Opportunity

The Surveillance Intern is a developmental opportunity to expose students or recent graduates to regulatory surveillance work while supporting operational capacity with potential for full time employment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with the review and analysis of surveillance alerts and follow-up work

• Support data analysis, reporting, and documentation activities

• Help identify trends, anomalies, and emerging market risks

• Contribute to process improvements, automation, and analytics initiatives

• Work with senior surveillance staff on ad-hoc projects

What You Bring

Must-haves

• Enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills

• Familiarity with Python, SQL, PowerBI, Tableau or other data tools is an asset

• Interest in capital markets and market integrity

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Clear and concise communicator

• Excellent critical thinking skills

• Great organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Nice to Haves

• Working knowledge of capital markets, banking, the securities industry, government or analytics is an asset

What we offer:

• Competitive total rewards program including 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 wellness days*

• Maternity and Parental Leave top up *

• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations*

• -Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

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.

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 $22/hour 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