Shape regulatory innovation at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization through InnovateSafe, emerging-risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

The Director, Innovation reports to the VP, Strategy & Innovation, and Member Services, supporting transformation across Canada’s investment industry. This leader develops innovation priorities, assesses novel technologies and business models, and identifies practical pathways through regulatory uncertainty. The position also manages professionals and subject-matter experts while coordinating internal and external perspectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute CIRO’s innovation priorities with stakeholders
- Engage Members, innovators, regulators, and other stakeholders proactively
- Assess emerging risks affecting Members, investors, and capital markets
- Research regulatory developments,



industry transformation, and innovation opportunities
- Measure innovation impact through KPIs and communication mechanisms

Requirements:

- Minimum 10 years’ relevant investment industry or regulatory experience
- Experience delivering organization-wide regulatory initiatives
- Solid research, analysis, communication, and relationship-building capabilities
- Curiosity when approaching unfamiliar ideas and emerging issues
- Experience managing complex or transformational multi-year projects

Use investment regulation expertise, practical analysis, and constructive engagement to advance responsible innovation through CIRO’s mandate.

📌 Regulatory Innovation Director CIRO (Toronto)
🏢 CIRO / OCRI
📍 Toronto