Senior Investigator

Business Unit

Regular, Full time

Closing Date: March 22, 2026

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s 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 Market Abuse Team is hiring a Senior Investigator to identify and investigate potential misconduct in Ontario’s capital markets and to make recommendations for appropriate regulatory action.  Leveraging their prior investigative experience and in-depth knowledge of the securities market with a specialization in trade analysis, insider trading and market manipulation, the Senior Investigator will plan investigations, gather evidence and analyze gathered information to make recommendations on whether to move forward with litigation and participate in the litigation process when appropriate.
 

What’s in it for you?
 

• Be an integral part of a leading-edge team leveraging an innovative mix of traditional investigative techniques, data analytics, and open-source intelligence analysis to investigate and prosecute complex cases of violations under the Acts.
• Work in a collaborative, progressive, and professionally diverse team.
• Make a difference and have a meaningful impact on investors and participants in Ontario’s capital markets.
   

What will you do?

• Develop investigation plans, lead investigations and witness examinations, collaborate on investigation case-file activities, share insights and expertise with the investigation team, and identify strategies to facilitate relevant information retrieval.
• Provide advice and insight on the interpretation of market conduct analytical results and findings to support and inform investigative activities.
• Prepare evidence gathering summonses, directions and affidavits. .
• Gather, review and interpret large volumes of documents and trading data. 
• Partner with technical functional areas such as open-source intelligence specialists, data scientists and application developers to enhance investigative capabilities and insights.
• Prepare recommendation memos/reports including timelines, schedules of evidence, charts, graphs, visual presentations, and witness testimony synopsis.
• Provide support to case prosecution/legal actions, prepare and present data analysis, interpretations and reports, and appear as a witness in hearings.
• Participate in the development of policies, practices and projects for the Enforcement teams as needed.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

We are looking for someone who is committed to working to protect investors and foster confidence in our capital markets, and who is naturally curious.  Experience with data analytics, OSINT gathering and law enforcement are assets. More particularly, we would prefer to see a candidate with:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminology, Computer Science or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Minimum of eight years of investigative experience specializing in capital markets investigations which may include:
• Law enforcement experience specializing in financial investigations, fraud investigations, money laundering, proceeds of crime, and/or computer evidence analysis.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the capital markets industry, trading products, and role of participants as well as administrative and criminal justice systems, and securities legislation would be an asset.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to demonstrate professional skepticism, resourcefulness, and good business judgment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to actively listen, probe, and interpret information, including in examining witnesses, and to present complex, technical information orally and in writing coherently, concisely and persuasively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated collaborative and results-oriented style in working effectively both within a team structure and independently, while delivering on expectations in a dynamic environment.
• Superior team-based skills necessary to collaborate, coach, mentor, inspire and demonstrate a service excellence mindset within the team and other OSC staff.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course, Traders Training Course and Derivatives Fundamentals Course, and have a solid understanding of the Acts, Ontario capital markets law violations, OSC and Enforcement priorities would be an asset.
• Experience working at a securities dealer, exchange and/or regulator, with a focus on Canadian market structure, trading and market conduct, gaining deep insight into trading of securities and derivatives.
• Experience analyzing financial market trading data with a focus on data mining to detect potential manipulative and deceptive methods of trading activity and insider trading activities.

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.

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