Position Title
Policy Advisor

Department
Member Regulation Policy

Location
Toronto

Status
Permanent Full-Time (Hybrid)

Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Financial and Operations Policy, the Policy Advisor is a member of the Member Regulation Policy Team (MRP) and is responsible for the development, drafting, review, and approval of policy applicable to both investment dealers and mutual fund dealers. The Policy Advisor also participates in the other operational and day‑to‑day work of MRP.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and draft rules and guidance related to financial and operational requirements applicable to Dealer Members

Work in collaboration with other internal staff and external stakeholders as required to obtain approval of proposed Dealer Member regulation policy initiatives

Provide support to advisory committees by preparing meeting materials and presenting policy initiatives to the committees

Support and represent the organization externally, provide interpretation of rules applicable to Dealer Members, and conduct presentations to others (e.g., other regulatory staff, Dealer Members and other applicable stakeholders) on various matters of interest to the investment industry

Must‑Have Qualifications

University degree in law, business, finance or equivalent

Professional designation in field of specialization (e.g., Chartered Qualified Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in securities regulation, including all aspects of regulatory policy development

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

Keen interest in policy development

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including research and drafting skills

Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Word and PowerPoint

Ability to multi‑task,



prioritize and manage time appropriately

Knowledge of investment dealer or mutual fund dealer rules and guidance

Understanding of the structure of the investment industry and applicable legislation, Dealer Member compliance issues, and current policy issues affecting the investment industry would be an asset

Knowledge of the investment industry regulatory regime in other countries would be an asset

Bilingual (English and French) is a strong asset

Dealer financial and operational knowledge and experience

Experience in regulatory policy development

Benefits

Competitive base salary in alignment with market

Performance‑based bonus

Hybrid work setting

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

EEO Statement
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.

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📌 Policy Advisor (Ontario)
🏢 CIRO / OCRI
📍 Ontario