Position Title: Senior Director, Enforcement LitigationDepartment: LitigationLocation: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, MontrealStatus: Permanent Full-Time (Hybrid)About This Opportunity The Senior Director, Enforcement Litigation is a critical leadership role within CIRO’s Enforcement function. The Senior Director is responsible for the management and oversight of enforcement proceedings. These enforcement proceedings relate to CIRO Investment Dealer and Partially Consolidated (IDPC) Rules, Mutual Fund Dealer (MFD) Rules, the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR), and related securities law requirements. This role manages the conduct of enforcement proceedings by Enforcement Counsel across the country to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach. In doing so, the Senior Director works closely with the rest of the Enforcement team, particularly with Investigations Staff. While the Senior Director will primarily report to the Vice‑President Enforcement, he/she will also report to the leaders of the Quebec and Atlantic and the Western region on matters arising in those jurisdictions. The role is pivotal in ensuring enforcement proceedings are timely, fair, and effective.Core Responsibilities Operational Leadership and OversightDirect, advise, and oversee enforcement proceedings and provide input on investigationsResponsible for decisions related to enforcement proceedings and the activities of the Enforcement departmentEnsure enforcement proceedings and investigations are timely, fair, and effectiveActively participate in the overall management of the Enforcement department and provide strategic and operational supportResolve complex and ambiguous issues that arise during the investigation and litigation of casesPeople Leadership and Team DevelopmentEnsure Enforcement Counsel have the tools, training and resources necessary to execute their responsibilitiesProvide leadership to Enforcement Counsel and other Enforcement StaffStrategic Direction and Policy DevelopmentAct as strategic advisor to the Vice President, EnforcementSet direction in key business areas, and develop relevant policy/strategic initiatives that will enhance the overall effectiveness of investigations and litigationCross Functional and External CollaborationRepresent the department to external stakeholders including the provincial securities commissionsCollaborate with the Corporate Communications & Public Affairs and Office of the Investor departments to ensure consistent public messagingRegularly collaborate with Case Assessment and Investigations to ensure the timely, fair and effective promotion of casesWork closely with other CIRO departments to inform, assist or collaborateEducation and ExperienceLL.B/JDMembership in good standing with the Law Society of a Canadian provincial or territorial jurisdictionAt least 10+ years’ of litigation experience, including conducting appeals or reviews of tribunal decisionsExperience in the area of capital markets regulation, including an in-depth understanding of securities legislation and CIRO Dealer Member Rules and the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR)At least 3+ years of management experienceRelevant industry coursesDemonstrated experience managing change in an increasingly fast‑paced and changing environmentWhat You BringBroad and comprehensive expertise in leading and conducting litigation in a regulatory contextAdvanced knowledge of the capital markets and securities industry, including dealer operations, retail sales, trading, complaint handling and complianceSolid knowledge of the securities regulatory framework including securities legislation, and in particular CIRO Dealer Member Rules and UMIRUnderstanding of the direction taken by the organization on issues pertinent to the area of responsibilitySound business judgmentSolid knowledge of the operation of other CIRO departmentsStrong ability to build relationships and work closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsStrong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills to comprehend complex issuesWorking knowledge and application of dispute resolution methodsTeam player with excellent leadership skillsExcellent communication, presentation and writing skillsDemonstrated initiative and dependabilityExcellent organizational skillsBilingual (French/English) is an assetWhat We OfferCompetitive base salary in alignment with marketPerformance based bonusHybrid work environmentEmployer 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 daysVacation daysMaternity Leave Of Absence /Paternity Leave Of Absence top upPaid continuous learning and continuing development including designations.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. We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.#J-18808-Ljbffr