Securities Analyst

British Columbia Securities Commission

$86K — $137K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of public accounting experience
  • CPA Designation required
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards
  • Excellent analytical skills with sound judgment
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving abilities, both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

  • Perform in-depth reviews of public offerings for compliance
  • Conduct assessments of public companies' continuous disclosure obligations
  • Evaluate compliance with IFRS for financial statements
  • Recommend regulatory actions for non-compliant companies
  • Provide guidance on securities legislation to staff and the public
  • Collaborate with other securities commissions on policy improvements

Benefits

  • Extensive benefits package including defined benefit pension and health coverage
  • Hybrid work model offering flexibility
  • Beautiful downtown office environment
  • Four weeks of annual vacation
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere
Full Job Description
Securities Analyst

Corporate Finance

Role:

Become an integral member of a team of highly skilled professionals including chartered professional accountants, lawyers and geologists that play a key role in regulating British Columbia's dynamic capital markets.

Key Responsibilities:

The work of the Corporate Disclosure team is varied, interesting, and challenging. We review all BC-based public offerings, including large IPOs and small venture offerings, across a diverse and ever-changing set of industries, such as mining, technology, biotechnology, and manufacturing. The successful candidate will:
  • perform in-depth reviews of public offerings to assess compliance with securities legislation;
  • conduct reviews of public companies to assess if they are in compliance with their continuous disclosure obligations;
  • assess compliance with IFRS for financial statements of public companies, and companies entering the public markets, including those completing RTOs and other complex transactions;
  • if a company is found to be non-compliant, recommend regulatory action to the Manager, Corporate Disclosure;
  • provide guidance and interpretation of securities legislation to Commission staff, industry participants and the public; and
  • work with staff from securities commissions across Canada on policy projects to improve securities legislation, including those to reduce regulatory burden.


The successful candidate will gain a wide range of expertise in public company compliance obligations through executing the above key responsibilities and drawing upon the experience of a highly-seasoned professional team.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate has:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of public accounting experience;
  • CPA Designation
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, with the ability to research complex accounting issues and apply professional judgment in recommending the appropriate regulatory response
  • Sound judgment and excellent analytical skills, and an ability to assess materiality in complex and changing circumstances
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively


What we offer:

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment which includes:
  • Extensive benefit package including a defined benefit pension plan, medical and dental coverage, Wellness and Health Spending Account benefits, and 4 weeks of annual vacation
  • Hybrid work model
  • Beautiful downtown office
  • Work life balance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A professional and collaborative team to work with!

Salary Range:

$86,097 (minimum) - $111,814 (midpoint) - $137, 531 (maximum)

The starting salary for this position will be determined considering the successful candidate's relevant experience and education, salaries of other employees in the same salary range, market conditions and other relevant factors. Starting salaries are normally below the salary band midpoint.

Application Details:

Please visit our Careers page to explore this exciting opportunity and apply online by September 9, 2026. Competition 26:30.

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