Surveillance Officer

Join to apply for the Surveillance Officer role at CIRO/OCRI . 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. Position details Title: Surveillance OfficerDepartment: Market SurveillanceLocation: TorontoStatus: Regular Full-time (Hybrid) The Surveillance Officer provides real-time market surveillance to ensure the market integrity of the Canadian marketplace and executes timely disclosure policies of Canadian exchanges for equal access to information. Core Responsibilities Communicate daily with dealers, issuers and marketplaces on topics including market manipulation reviews, issuer timely disclosure, marketplace disruption. Immediate review of Listed Issuer Press Releases to assess materiality, balance, and appropriateness in light of relevant exchange rules and securities legislation. Decide when necessary to halt trading to ensure full & fair dissemination of news. Monitor trading activity to ensure dealer compliance with Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) using real-time surveillance systems and historical activity analysis. Analyze trading patterns to identify breaches of trading rules, including illegal insider trading. Assist marketplaces with certain market quality issues. Provide assistance in developing new detection tools and responding to evolving trading patterns and exchange facilities. Stay up to date on industry trends through education sessions and industry seminars. Key Skills and Competencies Must-haves Post‑secondary degree. 5–10 years of trading/compliance experience. Completion of the Canadian Securities and Trader Training courses. Completion of the Derivatives Fundamentals course would be an asset. Nice to Haves In depth knowledge of UMIR and marketplace rules. Deep understanding of the securities industry and trading practices. Familiarity with various asset classes (derivatives, fixed income, repos and FX) would be an asset. Confidence and experience working with large data sets, using business tools. Thorough understanding of CIRO policies and procedures to ensure market integrity. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Knowledge of Securities Legislation. Good understanding of CIRO departments to source information and advice efficiently. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Detail oriented. Familiarity with market structure issues would be an asset. 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 purposeful: protecting our future. Culture and Working Environment Life at CIRO is purpose 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