Manager, Business Conduct Compliance

Position Title: Manager, Business Conduct Compliance Department: Business Conduct Compliance Location: Toronto Status: Regular Full-time (Hybrid) Day in the life of: As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is 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. The Manager, Business Conduct Compliance (BCC) is responsible for maintaining an effective regulatory relationship with assigned dealers by: becoming and remaining knowledgeable about the firm’s business model keeping current with industry and pertinent regulatory developments responding to dealer inquiries and requests for rule interpretations in an expeditious manner This role leads a team of BCC Examiners conducting field reviews of all non-financial compliance systems of dealer head office and business locations to ascertain compliance with CIRO rules and other applicable statutory obligations. Core Responsibilities: Scheduling dealer examinations based on risk ranking derived from the risk model Ensuring effective planning of dealer head office or business location examinations to determine scope of review, areas of principle risk and anticipated number of hours required to complete the examination Overseeing execution of the field examination Ensuring efficient and effective conduct of field reviews by reviewing and updating modules and procedures, and communicating incorporated changes to requirements on a timely basis Ensuring department objectives are met through effective leadership and development of employees Collaborating with peers to ensure consistent application of requirements to dealers Reviewing reports of deficiencies identified and required corrective actions with dealersReviewing new member applications and changes to business models for compliance with regulatory requirements Key Skills and Competencies: Must-haves Undergraduate degree Completion of Canadian Securities Course, Conduct and Practices Handbook Course, Options Licensing Course, Futures Licensing Course, Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course, and Chief Compliance Officers Qualifying Exam 5 years in a compliance function with a Dealer Member and 2 years in a leadership position or 5 years in a compliance function with at least two years as a Compliance Officer with a securities regulator Post‑graduate degree/professional designation is an asset: law, business, CFA Good understanding of the operations of a CIRO dealer Broad knowledge of all securities industry regulations and their application Good understanding of audit requirements Sound judgment on relevance of findings, application of rules to different circumstances, and necessity of altering ongoing review process based on situations found Effective written and oral communication, presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills 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 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. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future. Culture and Working Environment: Life at CIRO is purposeful and performance‑driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward‑thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best. 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. Our Commitment: 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. No part of our recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, triage, or assess candidates. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team. While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr