Join a forward-thinking financial services team focused on responsible innovation. As a Margin Supervision Specialist, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of margin lending operations by identifying and addressing risks tied to market fluctuations, credit exposure, and concentrated positions. You'll work closely with senior colleagues to deepen your expertise in derivatives, margin policies, and regulatory standards while supporting key compliance and risk management functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day supervision of margin accounts with a focus on identifying and responding to emerging risk factors
- Monitor client and dealer-level exposures in real time, adjusting oversight strategies as market conditions evolve
- Assist in resolving technical inquiries and escalated cases with guidance from experienced team members
- Analyze portfolio data to detect trends and validate the performance of risk models under varying scenarios
- Contribute to the assessment and implementation of controls that align with CIRO regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Engineering teams to evaluate risk implications of new and existing offerings
- Review transfer activities and security risk profiles to inform margin rate adjustments based on liquidity and volatility
- Prepare clear, actionable summaries of risk metrics for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Help refine processes to improve efficiency while maintaining a strong control environment
Qualifications
You bring 1–3 years of experience in a risk, compliance, or operations role within a CIRO-regulated firm. You have a growing understanding of margin lending, derivative instruments, and regulatory frameworks such as CIRO Rules 3000, 4000, and 5000. Your analytical skills are strong, and you’re comfortable using SQL and advanced Excel functions to extract and interpret data.
Proficiency in clear, audience-appropriate communication is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities with sound judgment. You’re proactive in identifying gaps, asking questions, and contributing ideas. Completion or pursuit of relevant CSI courses (such as IDSC or DFOL) or professional designations (CFA, CPA, FRM) is an asset.
Work Environment
This is a remote-first role with the flexibility to work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year. The team values ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-moving environment. We support inclusivity through Employee Resource Groups and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and beyond.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage
- Employer-matched long-term savings through our group plan
- 20 vacation days plus 4 wellness days annually
- Unlimited sick and mental health leave
- Support for professional development and ongoing learning
