Data Analyst, Investigations

Position Title: Data Analyst, Investigations   

Department: Enforcement   

Location: Toronto 

Status: Permanent 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. 

As a member of the Investigations team, the Data Analyst will play a supporting role in Enforcement department’s current analytical workflow and assisting in the development of new tools. This includes developing and implementing quantitative methodologies to enhance the investigational program and better use technologies for visualization and dissemination of information. 

 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Learn and use existing quantitative analytic processes that provide statistical analysis of market related issues and infractions. 

• Support the Senior Data Analysts in the development of new tools to streamline and automate current computational processes and analytics related to all investigations. 

• Perform in-depth analysis on transactions and market data to generate reports for business users. 

• Assist Senior Data Analysts in developing tools related to management information systems. 

• Build visualization tools for interpretation of market participants trading strategies. 

• Participate in the building of training modules and educate team members on optimal use of newly developed processes. 

 

Key Skills and Competencies:  

Must-haves 

• Bachelor’s level degree in the relevant fields such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, Physics, Information Management, Finance or Economics. Relevant experience that heavily emphasis on data analytics skills will also be considered. New graduates are welcome to apply. 

• Working knowledge in extracting and manipulating data using SQL from relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server) as well as working with large scale datasets. 

• Working knowledge of coding in programming languages such as Python for quantitative analysis or data mining. 

• Competence with visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI.  

• Proficient in MS Excel, experience using Microsoft CRM and Office 365. 

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. 

• Work well in a collaborative and inclusive team environment. 

  

Nice to Haves 

• Understanding of the functioning of the capital markets, including trading systems, practices, and market activities. 

• A working knowledge of trading strategies of participants and their clients is an asset.  

• The Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Trader Training Course are considered assets. 

 

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. 

 

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO): 

Our purpose and our impact:  

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 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.  

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.  

 

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.  

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.  

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