As a self-regulatory organization, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. At the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) , we are committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada's capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

Reporting to the VP, Strategy & Innovation, and Member Services, the Director, Innovation is responsible for the development and execution of CIRO's initiatives to support transformation and innovation in the Canadian investment industry and assist CIRO and member firms in identifying and managing emerging risks and trends. The Director is responsible for the management and delivery of InnovateSafe , CIRO's regulatory innovation program, and for supporting responsible pathways for testing and advancing novel ideas.The Director also leads CIRO'sAI & Automation Centre of Excellence, supporting the responsible, scalable and value-driven adoption of AI and automation across the organization.

The Director is expected to bring a curious, solutions-oriented and forward-looking mindset to the role, actively engaging with firms and other stakeholders, challenging conventional approaches where appropriate, and looking for responsible ways to enable innovation. The role requires comfort operating in areas where the regulatory answer may not yet be clear and an ability to find practical pathways forward.

Leadership and team management

Manage a team of individual contributors, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, accountable, curious, and innovative work environment

Manage the day-to-day activities, workflow and projects of the Member Services and Innovation team

Manage team members’ compliance with departmental policies and procedures, KPIs, security protocols, code of conduct

Develop and execute CIRO's Innovation mandate, projects, and annual priorities, working with internal and external stakeholders

Lead and manage InnovateSafe, including the assessment and advancement of novel proposals, development of testing approaches and conditions, ongoing oversight of tests, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Engage proactively with Members, innovators, regulators and other stakeholders to understand emerging ideas, technologies, business models and barriers to innovation





Navigate regulatory uncertainty and identify practical pathways where existing rules or regulatory frameworks may not have contemplated a current technology, product or business model

Identify and evaluate existing and emerging risks and issues impacting Members, investors and the capital markets, and provide solutions to help address these risks and identify opportunities arising from industry transformation

Perform research and analysis on new areas of potential industry innovation, as well as relevant regulatory and industry developments and transformation, to understand impact and risks and translate findings into actionable recommendations

Measure innovation impact through partnering in the development of KPI's and communication mechanisms to share learnings, requirements and realized value

Oversee the COE's centralized approach tointake, prioritization, risk screening and oversight routingof AI and automation use cases

Identify and help advance high-value opportunities to use AI and automation to improve CIRO's effectiveness, efficiency and ways of working

Monitor adoption and outcomes and provide leadership with visibility into demand, implementation, risks, benefits and realized value

Minimum 10 years’ relevant work experience in the investment industry and/or investment regulation, including strategic development and management of organization-wide regulatory initiatives

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Strong understanding of technology and infrastructure concepts including both foundational systems and emerging, transformational technologies —such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and edge computing, digital assets, blockchain, and distributed ledger technologies—with the ability to assess their practical applications, associated risks, and potential implications for the investment industry

Strong understanding ofAI and automation and their practical application within organizations, including opportunities, limitations, risks and governance considerations. Deep technical expertise is not required

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-engagement skills, including the ability and willingness to engage openly and constructively with regulated firms, innovators, regulators and other stakeholders

Demonstrated history of success in managing and leading a team of professionals and subject-matter experts





Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering on multiple complex or transformational projects with strong execution, responsiveness and follow-through to meet multi-year objectives

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to engage constructively with regulated firms, innovators, regulators and senior stakeholders

Experience with regulatory sandboxes, innovation programs, fintech or the assessment of novel products, technologies or business models

Experience leading and delivering transformational projects involving emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital assets, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies

Strong project management skills with a consistent track record of successful project delivery

Exposure to programming (such as Python, Jupyter notebooks, SQL or others)

Additional certifications in data science, IT, business analytics

Competitive base salary in alignment with market

Performance based bonus

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

Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO): With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodationin accordance withthe 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.This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team

This role has a hiring range of $150,000 - $165,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

📌 Director Member Services & Innovation (Calgary)
🏢 CIRO / OCRI
📍 Calgary