Senior Training & Knowledge Management Specialist

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 Enforcement Division of the Ontario Securities Commission investigates and litigates breaches of securities laws in Ontario. Team members work closely with other securities regulators self-regulatory organizations and law-enforcement agencies to enhance initiatives to fight misconduct. A strong visible enforcement presence assists in protecting investors from unfair improper or fraudulent practices fosters fair efficient and competitive capital markets fosters capital formation and contributes to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk.

The Senior Training and Knowledge Management Specialist will play a key role in developing managing implementing and maintaining practice materials and knowledge resources for the Enforcement Division and ensuring that the training and professional development needs of the Enforcement Division are met.

Whats in it for you

An opportunity to make a difference with playing a key role in the development and implementation of onboarding and training programs and knowledge resources for the Enforcement Division teams

Work in a dynamic and challenging work environment with a collaborative progressive and high-performing team

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

What will you do

Professional Development and Training:

• Assess training knowledge and professional development needs of the multi-disciplinary teams within the Enforcement Division and develop a plan to meet those needs.

• Design and deliver training on investigating including evidence collection interviewing and evidence analysis.

• Stay ahead of evolving best practices including techniques to investigate cryptocurrency-based breaches of Ontario securities laws and provide relevant training.

• Coordinate internal and external training programs workshops and other professional development opportunities.

• Develop learning strategies and plans including determining appropriate learning formats to optimize employee engagement and education reviewing post event feedback and identifying opportunities to improve the learning experience.

• Design and deliver new hire onboarding programs including preparing materials coordinating content and training new employees on the various practice guidelines and knowledge resources available.

• Work closely with various team members to help them continue to enhance their investigation and analytical skills. This may include facilitating and leading small groups and one-to-one training as required.

• Foster an environment committed to professional development and continuous learning.
  

Developing and Updating Practices:

• Prioritize areas for the updating of policies and procedures.

• Assist in developing and updating guidelines and other practice materials (templates precedents checklists toolkits FAQs).

• Develop a strategy to effectively communicate the updated policies and procedures providing the relevant support and training.
  

Knowledge Management:

• Develop strategies to identify and catalogue existing knowledge resources available across the Enforcement Division.

• Lead the review of resources to identify those outdated or redundant for decommissioning or updating.

• Take a lead role in the development implementation and maintenance of a centralized knowledge centre for key resources.

• Proactively look for ways to continuously improve the knowledge management system and resources based on feedback and evolving needs of the Enforcement Division.
  

Promoting Professional Practices and Providing Support:

• Maintain open communication with team members across the Division to ensure they are aware of any practice changes or new knowledge resources.

• Utilize subject matter expertise on investigative techniques and practices and act as a point of contact for inquiries and concerns related to best practices and resources.

• Develop expertise in the systems and tools of the Professional Practices team.

• Promote and encourage the use of practice materials and provide guidance and assistance to team members on how to access key information.

• Lead professional practices projects determining project scope and deliverables ensuring project timelines are managed preparing project progress reports and presenting findings.
  

Facilitating Collaboration within Division:

• Facilitate knowledge sharing among different teams including sharing information about the technological tools that exist to help with investigations (data analytics open-source intelligence analysis and crypto tracing tools).

• Collaborate with teams to ensure a consistent approach to policies practices and procedures.
  

Innovation and Use of Technology:

• Identify areas for process improvements and create innovative solutions for more efficient and effective practices.

• Optimize the use of technology to improve processes.

What do you need to succeed

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Criminology Law Business Accounting Computer Science STEM (Science Technology Engineering or Math) or another relevant field.

• At least 8 years of experience conducting investigations into financial securities-related or other regulatory or criminal matters.

• Experience developing and delivering training and leading and coaching less experienced team members.

• Advanced knowledge of the investigative process including collecting and analyzing evidence interviewing and evidence control. Experience working with data analytics open-source intelligence and knowledge of crypto currencies an asset.

• Exposure to or experience with tribunals and/or the court process including experience testifying would be considered an asset.

• Knowledge of the Securities Act (Ontario) capital markets industry trading products and cryptocurrency exchanges would be considered an asset.

• Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course and courses relating to investigations cryptocurrency and securities law and practice an asset.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including the ability to write in a clear and concise manner.

• Excellent organization skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

• Strong systems technology and software knowledge.

• Experience in project management with an ability to handle multiple projects and various priorities across different groups.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with various teams as well as independently.

• Ability to problem solve exercise sound judgment and take initiative.

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

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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

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