Trading Conduct Compliance Examiner

Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

$75K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook required
  • Traders Training Course or compliance exams are assets
  • Five years of experience in the securities industry, preferably in compliance
  • Strong understanding of equity and fixed income transactions
  • Experience in a trading compliance or trade desk role is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Review Dealers' equity trading records for compliance with regulations
  • Examine fixed income and OTC equity procedures of Dealers
  • Analyze compliance review results
  • Draft reports on review findings for management and Dealers
  • Advise Dealers on deficiencies found during reviews
  • Support Dealers in improving processes to rectify issues
  • Work on special projects and prepare compliance presentations

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account from day one
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with matching contributions from start
  • Paid flex days and sick days
  • Vacation days provided
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave top-up
  • Paid continuous learning and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Examine Dealers' processes, procedures and supervision for their compliance with trading related Requirements as defined in the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) and the Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated Rules (IDPC Rules). In addition, the examiner will participate in the review of trading related aspects of fixed income and OTC products.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Work

  • Conduct reviews of Dealers' equity trading records and supervision policies and procedures for compliance with securities industry rules and regulations
  • Conduct reviews of Dealers' fixed income, OTC equity and derivatives procedures and policies
  • Analyze results of reviews
  • Prepare reports for CIRO management and Dealers about review status, results and analysis
  • Advise Dealers of review results
  • Evaluate compliance with trading related requirements (UMIR and IDPC Rules as applicable) and ensure identified deficiencies are addressed and where necessary, assist in the preparation of referrals to Enforcement.


Sharing Best Practices

  • Advise Dealers of issues found in reviews and key industry concerns
  • Advise and support Dealers with effective methods to improve processes and resolve deficiencies
  • Respond to compliance related inquiries from Dealers.


Special Projects

  • Work on projects and industry studies
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to industry about compliance issues.


Education and Experience:

  • Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook
  • Successful completion of Traders Training Course; or Partners, Directors, Officers or other compliance level exams are assets

  • Minimum of five years working in the securities industry experience, preferably in a compliance or trade desk function at a Dealer
  • Knowledge of securities industry rules and regulations
  • Comprehensive understanding of equity and fixed income transaction process, trading, and back-office systems
  • Previous experience on a Canadian equity buy-side or sell-side trading desk or trading compliance is an asset.


Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to organize and to work without supervision
  • Ability to work inter-dependently in a team environment
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
  • Strong project management, delegation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including some public speaking
  • Some travel is required


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

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 $75,000 - $90,000 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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