Manager, Investigations

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

$123K — $136K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in finance, business administration, accounting, law, or related experience
  • Professional qualifications (e.g., CA, CFA) are an asset
  • Completion of CIRO proficiency requirements, including trading and supervisory elements
  • At least ten years of experience in trading/market issues or relevant securities industry or investigative roles
  • In-depth understanding of CIRO rules, UMIR, and provincial securities legislation

Responsibilities

  • Manage the investigation process and oversee case management
  • Develop, train, and mentor investigative staff
  • Contribute to policy updates emphasizing best practices
  • Support cross-functional investigative teams during processes including hearings
  • Participate in CIRO's Enforcement management team
  • Act as an investigator in select cases
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies
  • Represent CIRO externally on enforcement matters

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Employer-paid health benefits with flexible spending accounts starting day one
  • Defined contribution pension plan with company matching from day one
  • Paid flex days and sick days
  • Paid vacation days
  • Top-up for maternity and paternity leave
  • Funding for continuous learning and professional development
Full Job Description
The Manager, Investigations provides guidance and leadership to a team investigating potential regulatory violations by member firms and individual registrants subject to CIRO oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the investigation process and overall case management of the team
  • Oversee the development, training and mentoring of investigative staff
  • Contribute to changes in policies and procedures with an emphasis on best practices in the investigation process
  • Provide support to integrated teams of investigators and counsel through the investigation and prosecution process, including contested hearings
  • Participate in the Enforcement management team of CIRO;
  • In certain cases, participate as investigator.
  • Liaise with other CIRO departments, regulatory bodies, Dealer Members, Market Participants, and law enforcement agencies
  • Represent the organization externally on Enforcement issues


Education/Experience:

  • University degree, preferably in finance, business administration, accounting, law, or equivalent work experience
  • Professional qualifications an asset (CA, CFA, etc)
  • Completion of CIRO proficiency requirements, including trading and supervisory elements
  • Minimum of ten years' experience with a focus on trading/market issues and/or other related securities industry experience combined with investigative experience


Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Thorough knowledge of the securities industry and operations of the capital markets
  • Thorough knowledge of organizational structure, business lines, and operations of investment dealers, trading systems, and marketplaces
  • Thorough knowledge of investment products and services
  • Thorough knowledge of investigation procedures and rules of evidence
  • Through knowledge of CIRO rules, including UMIR, provincial securities legislation, and the securities regulatory environment
  • In depth knowledge of CIRO's complaint, investigation and disciplinary processes
  • Good understanding of work performed in other CIRO functional areas such as Business Conduct, Trade Conduct, Surveillance, and Financial & Operational Compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically with excellent communication and presentation skills


Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coaching, apply sound judgment, and work under pressure in adversarial situations

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


*Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

OurRecruitment Process:

  • This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
  • We use automated (AI) tools toassistwith 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 $123,500 - $136,000 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

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