Lead big policy ideas in a role where finance meets public impactAre you passionate about financial markets, public policy, and meaningful change? As a Senior Policy Advisor with the Capital Markets Policy Unit, you will lead major research and policy projects that shape how Ontario regulates complex financial sectors and protects consumers and investors.
Working in a dynamic environment, you will collaborate with experts across the Ministry of Finance, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to design policy solutions that keep Ontario's financial system strong, innovative, and accountable. If you thrive on solving big problems, driving analysis, and influencing decisions at the highest levels of government, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge, visibility, and impact.
The DivisionOntario's financial services sector is an engine of economic growth and job creation. The sector encompasses many areas of the economy that affect Ontarians on a daily basis. The Financial Services Policy Division (FSPD) has the mandate to support a high-performing financial services sector while ensuring that investors and consumers are adequately protected. FSPD provides the Ministry of Finance with policy research, analysis and advice regarding Ontario's interest in, and regulation of, the financial services sector. FSPD is responsible for provincial financial services regulatory policy that applies to credit unions and caisses populaires, co-operatives, mortgage brokers, the insurance industry, and capital market participants. Additionally, FSPD provides oversight of key regulatory agencies, such as the Ontario Securities Commission and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Plan, lead and manage the development of capital markets regulatory policy
• Identify, analyze and interpret emerging issues in the areas such as capital markets and securities
• Research and analyze policy trends in other jurisdictions and provide advice on legislative and regulatory options for implementing new policy initiatives
• Write sections of budget papers, policy proposals, briefing notes and presentations for the Minister/Deputy Minister/senior management
• Lead the preparation of briefing notes, and Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions, and respond to related requests
• Maintain effective networks with internal and external stakeholders
What you bring to the team
Sector knowledge:
You have the ability to demonstrate:
• knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and other external trends affecting the capital markets sector.
• extensive experience in the financial services industry.
• a strong understanding of relevant policies related to agency oversight and accountability.
Communication and relationship management skills:
You have the ability to:
• draft and present reports, issues briefing notes and correspondence.
• demonstrate presentation, negotiation and advisory skills.
• lead external stakeholder consultations and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Analytical and research skills:
You have the ability to:
• demonstrate knowledge of research and analysis methodology.
• use advanced research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• identify, analyze and resolve emerging policy issues.
Project management and planning skills:
You have the ability to:
• lead policy initiatives.
• provide direction and technical leadership to project team members and guide Policy Advisors.
• effectively plan and carry out projects and meet tight deadlines.
Policy knowledge:
You have the ability to:
• apply strong policy research methodology and policy development and implementation methods/strategies.
• provide strategic advice and develop options for policy initiatives.
• navigate decision-making and approval processes.
• lead policy development, make recommendations, and prepare of briefings, policy papers, issue notes and submissions.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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