Senior Project Manager

As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets. Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

The Senior Project Manager Market is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) in CIRO’s market regulation technology business unit on time, scope and budget. These projects involve the implementation of applications and infrastructure to support the real-time trade surveillance solution ecosystem. This ecosystem of solutions monitor market events across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and digital asset markets and serve as critical market oversight infrastructure, helping regulators and market operators detect potential market abuse, insider trading, manipulation, disruptive trading practices, and other threats to market integrity. The Senior Project Manager will also lead discovery activities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage medium to large-scale projects defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior IT management, business leaders and stakeholders using ePMO processes and procedures.

• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.

• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools and ensure constant communication to all stakeholders involved.

• Prepare project artifacts (charters, project plan, RAID logs, financials, etc.) in accordance with ePMO process and tool standards.

• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

• Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and other external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders nationally to align systems and procedures for different functions.

Must-haves

• 5-10 years of experience leading complex technology initiatives within capital markets, financial services, regulatory organizations, exchanges, marketplaces, broker-dealers, or market infrastructure providers.
• Experience and understanding of market structure, trade lifecycle, order lifecycle, and regulatory surveillance processes across one or more asset classes: equities, fixed income, derivatives, and digital assets (crypto).
• Led the implementation of 2-3 large complex, cross-functional projects involving technology and business verticals.
• Proven experience in leading complex data-centric technology projects involving the implementation, migration, modernization, and integration of large-scale data environments containing high-volume transactional, market, reference, and analytical data.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving: data migration and conversion activities, data onboarding and ingestion pipelines, data mapping and transformation, data reconciliation and validation.
• Hands-on project experience involving market data feeds and related protocols such as MRF, FIX, SAIL.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and lead across a matrix organization on execution of projects and projects that touch multiple functions.
• Experience conducting project discovery activities.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Post-secondary degree (computer science/engineering preferred)

Nice to Haves

• Led at least 2 projects involving AI/Automation
• Previous experience in a Regulatory environment or financial services industry
• Experience with Project Management Tools (i.e. MS PPM/Project, Clarizen, Clarity, Planview)

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Able to engage with key business stakeholders to drive transformation and change activities.
• Able to create a sense of community among project team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to facilitate relations between business groups and technology departments.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Must be able to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Must have strong executive demeanor with executive level presentation skills.
• Must be persuasive, encouraging, and motivating,
• Must have advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills,
• Must be able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Highly analytical, with strong consulting and problem-solving abilities.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market
• Performance based bonus *
• Hybrid work environment
• Employer 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 days *
• Vacation days
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

*Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.

Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence, a strong Focus on Well‑being, and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers

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.

Our Recruitment Process:

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
• We use automated (AI) tools to assist with candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.
• This role has a hiring range of $110,000 - $130,000 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. #LI-HYBRID #Hiring