Student at Law - Trading & Markets
About The Position
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s capital markets. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development. We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work. The OSC is currently recruiting for Student-At-Law – Trading and Markets position to work from August 2027 to June 2028. Build your work experience through an articling opportunity with Canada’s largest securities regulator. The Trading and Markets Division is responsible for regulating market infrastructure entities in Ontario, such as marketplaces, self-regulatory organizations (SROs), protection funds and clearing agencies as well as overseeing derivatives regulation and dealer policy development and implementation. The Division also develops policy relating to market structure, clearing and settlement and fixed income.
Requirements
- Excellent academic record
- Strong legal analytical abilities
- Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, research
- Ability to work on challenging operational files and policy projects
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands on their time
- Demonstrated interest in securities law
- High standard of legal writing
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with, and interest in, securities law
Responsibilities
- Regulating market infrastructure entities in Ontario, such as marketplaces, self-regulatory organizations (SROs), protection funds and clearing agencies.
- Overseeing derivatives regulation and dealer policy development and implementation.
- Developing policy relating to market structure, clearing and settlement and fixed income.
Benefits
- Diverse, fair, and flexible work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
