Policy Advisor

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.

Summary

The Policy Advisor Legal plays an important role in achieving OSCs strategic priorities to become a more efficient responsive and proactive regulator. Reporting to the Head of Modernizing Regulation the Policy Advisor will lead and coordinate high priority projects to support change and help reduce burden on our capital market participants and investors.
The Policy Advisor will analyze convergence between various key initiatives and monitor policy projects to enable decision making. The incumbent will be responsible for driving projects and explore relevant securities regulatory developments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high priority projects by working across functions to support policy project execution. This includes highlighting trends significant changes and areas of improvement by collaborating with colleagues across the OSC.
• Monitor policy projects working closely with other divisions inquiring on status clarifying changes and highlighting dependencies to enable and assist in decision making.
• Provide research prepare materials and exercise judgement for the development and implementation of programs to modernize regulation and assist in identifying existing rules that require modification.
• Provide subject matter expertise on policy related items or lead the drafting of components of the document to ensure language is consistent with the policy objective.
• Monitor research and summarize relevant securities regulatory developments in Canada and internationally emerging trends and practices to recommend improvements to OSC programs and operations.
• Respond to inquiries from stakeholders pertaining to technical legal issues and larger policy matters.
• Prepare materials for and present at meetings with Executives the Board and other internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of policy focused work gained ideally in a law firm and/or regulatory role within the financial services industry.
• Lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario with experience in policy
• Self-motivated individual who can work in an agile team environment with minimal direction prioritize multiple projects assist others and perform at a high level under pressure.
• Process oriented with strong analytical skills with the ability to collect organize analyze and disseminate important information with attention to detail accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with various partners to identify opportunities provide policy advice and develop strategies and products across all levels across the organization
• Excellent ability to communicate (verbal and written) ideas clearly and concisely including when delivering presentations and responding to questions.
• Advanced knowledge of the securities industry including the Ontario Securities Act and our regulatory framework considered an asset.

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