Student at Law - Trading & Markets
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Job Description
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontarios capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair improper or fraudulent practices to foster fair efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets to foster capital formation and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy operational and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.
We offer a diverse fair and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontarios capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair improper or fraudulent practices to foster fair efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets to foster capital formation and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy operational adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development.
The OSC is currently recruiting for a Student-At-Law - Trading & Markets position to work from August 2026 to June 2027. Please see below for a more detailed description of this opportunity. Build your work experience through an articling opportunity with Canadas largest securities regulator.
We offer a diverse fair and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work.
Application Instructions
The OSC receives and reviews applications in accordance with the procedures governing the recruitment of articling students established by the Law Society of Ontario.
Please include position title in your application. In addition your application must include the following:
- Cover letter;
- Resume; and
- Copy of your undergraduate graduate and law school transcripts.
- Reference letters are also welcome.
Trading & Markets Student-At-Law
TheTrading and Markets Division is responsible for regulating market infrastructure entities in Ontario such as marketplaces self-regulatory organizations (SROs) protection funds and clearing agencies as well as overseeing derivatives regulation and dealer policy development and implementation. The Division also develops policy relating to market structure clearing and settlement and fixed income.
Role Requirements
Applicants must have an excellent academic record and demonstrate strong legal analytical abilities and an aptitude for and enjoyment of research and working on challenging operational files and policy projects. Applicants must be able to work independently and collaboratively. Familiarity with and interest in securities law would be an asset.
To excel at this role applicants should have strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands on their time.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.
The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to Indigenous Black and racialized groups people with disabilities women and people from the LGBTQ2S community to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations:BlackNorth InitiativeCanadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion andPride at Work Canada
If you require an accommodationduringthe recruitment process please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox.VisitAccessibility at the OSCto review the OSCs policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.
Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.
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We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview.
The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to Indigenous Black and racialized groups people with disabilities women and people from the 2SLGBTQI community to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.
The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada BlackNorth Initiative Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada
If you require an accommodationduringthe recruitment process please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox .
Employment Type
Full-Time
