Director Corporate Strategy

Position Title: Director Corporate Strategy

Department: Corporate Strategy

Location: Toronto

Status: Regular Full-time

Day in the life of:

The Director of Corporate Strategy plays a key role in supporting the development, coordination, and execution of CIRO’s strategic plan and annual priorities. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Strategy, this role is responsible for managing key components of the strategic planning cycle, contributing to research and analysis, supporting performance measurement, and helping to ensure organizational alignment around strategic objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, development and coordination of CIRO’s Strategic Plan and annual priorities including assisting with strategic planning sessions, preparing materials, and contributing to project timelines and deliverables
• Assist in stakeholder engagement activities, both internal and external, to gather input, test assumptions, and support collaboration and change management and organizational alignment efforts
• Conduct research, analysis, and environmental scans (qualitative and quantitative) to support strategic decision-making and provide insights on regulatory, investor, and industry trends
• Support the development and monitoring of key performance indicators to measure progress on strategic priorities and leverage data and insights for continuous improvement
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across departments to help translate strategic objectives into actionable plans
• Maintain awareness of industry developments and regulatory trends to inform strategy updates and organizational planning
• Project manage key enterprise-level and transformational strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders, ensuring timely progress, issue resolution, and cross-functional alignment
• Provide supervision, coaching, and development opportunities to direct reports fostering a high-performing and engaged work environment.
  
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with strategy development and implementation, and project management in the financial services sector or in a related regulatory, public sector, or policy-driven environment
• Proven expertise and experience in financial services and investments with strong understanding of the complex and broad issues faced by CIRO, investors and the industry
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines in cross-functional or matrixed environments
• Experience managing and mentoring staff including supporting professional development and performance management
• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public policy, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent graduate education is an asset
• Experience with performance measurement and/or data analysis is a strong asset.
  
  
  

Key Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Effective team leadership and people development skills; ability to coach, motivate, and manage performance of direct reports
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong ability to build relationships and work closely with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture
• Comfortable with change; able to pivot and adapt as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

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. 

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. 

No part of our recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, triage, or assess candidates. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted. 

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