Senior Specialist, TSXV Listings

TMX Group•Calgary, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, TSXV Listings is responsible for the independent review, analysis and approval of a variety of corporate finance transactions submitted by listed issuers. This role reports to: Managing Director, TSXV Listings. This role is hybrid (2-3 days/week in the office) - based in Calgary, AB. TSXV is a public venture capital marketplace for emerging companies across a diverse mix of industry sectors including industrial, natural resources, life sciences, technology and financial services. TSXV is Canada’s premier junior listings market, providing companies at the early stages of growth with the opportunity to raise capital and providing investors with the opportunity to invest in and trade those issuers’ securities.

Requirements

A business degree (B.Comm) or Business Diploma with a major in Finance or Accounting
3-5 years of related business experience (securities industry is preferred)
Excellent analytical and communication skills
The ability to work independently within time constraints
Proactive self-starter and collaborative team player
Proven client service experience
Proficient Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Nice To Haves

A post graduate degree or professional designation (CPA, LLB, CFA, MBA, CBV) is preferred
Completion of the Canadian Securities Course and other industry related courses is a definite asset as is an understanding of the public venture capital marketplace in relation to junior companies
Familiarity with TSX Venture Exchange’s Corporate Finance Manual, the Securities Act and the Business Corporations Act
Familiarity with the TSX and TSXV trading rules, including clearing and settlement procedures

Responsibilities

Review applications and/or proposals made by listed issuers, approve transactions and/or further actions where appropriate; communicate decisions to listed issuers management and/or their advisors, including auditors and legal counsel.
Prepare and send formal correspondence to listed issuers and official bulletins to be disseminated to the market participants.
Review and coordinate the processing of issuer filings in a timely manner.
Prepare written memo outlining a summary of the applicant’s submissions, issues and waiver requests, analysis and recommendation (when a policy waiver or discretion is required).
While maintaining a pro-business and solutions oriented approach, ensure that issuers transact business within the rules and policies and continuing eligibility for listing on TSX Venture Exchange.
Liaise with the Exchange’s Compliance staff on issues relevant to both Listings and Compliance.
Provide guidance to the public, and to listed companies and their advisors. This includes conferring with them with respect to proposals affecting listed issuer policy, providing guidance on the Exchange’s possible position of interpretation, and suggesting to issuers and their advisors on how to proceed. This would be done in consultation, where appropriate, with a Senior Listings Manager or the Managing Director.
Carry out special assignments and other filing submissions as the need arises by the Managing Director of Listings.
Ensure accurate billing of fees and the timely collection of fees on assigned applications.
Timely updating of the TMX LINX system as it relates to every assigned submission.
Carry out special assignments and/or public speaking engagements and participate in Exchange workshops as the need arises within the Capital Formation Division.