Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wealthsimple is Canada's largest fintech, dedicated to making financial services simple and accessible. The Specialist, Margin Supervision role involves overseeing margin lending activities, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with various teams to improve operational processes.
Responsibilities
- Support the margin team as a developing subject matter expert on margin lending, derivative instruments, and complex products within margin accounts; assist with agent escalations and technical margin inquiries while building expertise through mentorship from senior team members
- Monitor market, credit, and concentration risk at dealer and client levels real-time; identify potential high-risk areas and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies
- Continuously monitor market conditions, volatility, and portfolio exposures to identify emerging risks; exercise sound judgment to make time-sensitive decisions that rapidly redirect supervision efforts toward affected accounts and implement enhanced oversight protocols in response to changing market conditions while effectively mitigating risk
- Support the development and testing of risk models that measure potential losses under various market conditions; apply analytical skills to validate model outputs and identify trends
- Develop working knowledge of CIRO Business Conduct and Financial Operations regulations; assist in analyzing rule requirements and communicating compliance obligations to internal stakeholders with guidance from senior team members
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Finance, Risk, and Operations teams to support risk assessments and help identify operational, compliance, and capital requirements for new and existing products
- Assist in implementing and maintaining processes, policies, and procedures that support CIRO regulatory compliance and address capital adequacy requirements; contribute ideas for process improvements and efficiency gains
- Conduct detailed reviews of transfer activities to evaluate risk exposure, validate control effectiveness, and ensure adherence to established policies while maintaining optimal balance between risk mitigation and operational efficiency
- Utilize professional judgement to assess security risk profiles and set dynamic margin rates responsive to volatility and liquidity conditions, maintaining adherence to CIRO regulatory requirementsSupport balanced risk assessment by evaluating client and dealer impacts; contribute to the development of practical solutions that balance risk mitigation with product functionality and client experience
- Prepare presentation materials and reports on margin lending activities for internal departments and management; develop clear summaries of complex risk data tailored to varying levels of audience expertise
- Demonstrate initiative by identifying process gaps and contributing to team projects; take ownership of assigned tasks and see them through to completion with appropriate oversight and guidance
Skills
- 1-3 years of experience in margin operations, risk management, compliance, or a related function at a CIRO-regulated investment dealer or financial services firm
- Working knowledge of margin lending and derivative instruments with developing understanding of strategy risks and payoff profiles
- Strong analytical capabilities with excellent attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates sound judgment and composure when working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships across teams
- Clear communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Completion of or active enrolment in Investment Dealer Supervisor Course (IDSC), Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing Course (DFOL), or other relevant CSI courses preferred
- CFA, CPA, or FRM pursuit considered an asset
- Familiarity with CIRO IDPC margin requirements under Rules 3000, 4000, and 5000, with commitment to deepening regulatory expertise
- Working proficiency in SQL for data extraction
- Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
Benefits
- Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
- Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
- 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
- 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
Company Overview
Wealthsimple is a fintech company that offers digital financial services to help investors grow and manage their money. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.wealthsimple.com.