Senior Investigative Trading Analyst (12 Month Contract)

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of the Canadian Securities Course, Trader Training Course, and Conduct and Practices Handbook examination.
  • Professional development in Economics or Commerce an asset.
  • Bilingual in French and English is preferred.
  • Knowledge of investigative practices, methods, and securities regulations.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct preliminary assessments and investigations to identify potential law violations.
  • Write concise preliminary investigation reports and draw conclusions based on findings.
  • Review complaints and assess if further investigations are necessary.
  • Coach and oversee the work of junior Investigative Trading Analysts.
  • Support development of monitoring tools and systems for better compliance oversight.
  • Participate in special projects, including regulatory reviews and initiative committees.
  • Assist the Manager with case assessments and cover their duties when absent.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment for better work-life balance.
  • Employer paid health benefits and spending account from day one.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching from start.
  • Paid flex days, sick days, and generous vacation days.
  • Support for continuous learning and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Senior Investigative Trading Analyst conducts preliminary investigations of possible violations of UMIR and Canadian securities laws.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Conduct preliminary assessments and investigations, identifying/confirming UMIR or Canadian securities law violations
  • Write clear and concise preliminary investigation reports, and develop conclusions based on analysis
  • Review complaints and determine whether further review is warranted
  • Coaching & overseeing work of assigned Investigative Trading Analysts
  • Support the development of new monitoring tools and systems
  • Participate in special projects, such as regulatory reviews and initiative committees
  • Assist the Manager in the assessment of new cases, and provide coverage in their absence


Key Skills and Competencies:

Must-haves

  • Completion of the Canadian Securities Course, Trader Training Course, and Conduct and Practices Handbook examination
  • Professional development in Economics or Commerce an asset


Nice to Haves

  • Bilingual in French and English, written and spoken
  • Knowledge of investigative practices and methods, extensive knowledge of the securities industry, including securities regulations and regulatory framework, trading systems, and trading practices
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and writing skills
  • Clear and effective writing style, with strong attention to detail
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills an asset
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Extensive knowledge of Canadian equities and derivatives markets
  • Extensive knowledge of trading systems and trading practices


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


Our Recruitment 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 $90,000 - $110,000 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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