Senior Disruption Specialist

at  Alberta Securities Commission

Our organization:
The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada’s capital markets.
The Enforcement Division enforces Alberta securities laws by investigating, disrupting and prosecuting breaches of those laws with an eye for preventing and stopping current and future misconduct.
The opportunity:
Disruption is a proactive enforcement strategy designed to interrupt and hinder offenders engaged in securities misconduct. It encompasses a variety of targeted interventions that prioritize risk mitigation and preemptive actions to minimize harm and safeguard investors. This approach includes a spectrum of activities that extend beyond conventional enforcement measures.
The Senior Disruption Specialist, reporting to the Associate Director of Enforcement, plays a critical role in a broader enforcement strategy aimed at preventing victimization and reducing harm related to securities misconduct. This specialist is responsible for swiftly translating intelligence and information into effective strategies and tactics to disrupt schemes, frauds, scams, misconduct, and market abuse that are not selected for full investigation and enforcement. By concentrating on disruption, the Senior Disruption Specialist seeks to enhance market integrity with timely intervention and coordinated effort.

Key responsibilities include:

• Rapidly transforming tips, complaints, referrals, and intelligence into actionable disruption strategies, to prevent and mitigate misconduct, utilizing resources from both the ASC and other partners.
• Building and maintaining important stakeholder relationships for the purposes of collaboration and coordination to prevent bad actors from impacting individuals and the market.
• Analyzing data, thinking creatively, and making decisions on effective approaches to disruption that reduces community harm, while blocking opportunities for offenders.
• Utilizing advanced technology to identify and locate emerging trends and tactics used by scammers and to enhance the effectiveness of disruption strategies.
• Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of disruption strategies, making necessary adjustments to enhance impact, and reporting on activities and outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 10 years of practical experience in an enforcement role or a related field and have actively participated in intelligence-driven initiatives aimed at disrupting misconduct.
• A university degree or technical degree in a related field such as Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Law, Criminology or Computer Science.
• Certifications pertaining to securities or financial crime such as CFE, CFA, CAMS, Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator.
• Education or training in open-source intelligence, the infrastructure of the internet, protocols, web browsing, domain name systems, web servers, website creation, and the operation of social media applications and online communications platforms.
• Experience with crypto assets and blockchain analysis tools.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, PowerBI, SQL, Python.
• Knowledge of stock market trading and types of exchanges, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, and Crypto Trading Platforms.
• A proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, such as enforcement and intelligence units and external partners including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and other relevant organizations.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check with results satisfactory to the ASC prior to commencement of employment.
To apply:
Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by October 14, 2024. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.
We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign.
The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected

• Rapidly transforming tips, complaints, referrals, and intelligence into actionable disruption strategies, to prevent and mitigate misconduct, utilizing resources from both the ASC and other partners.
• Building and maintaining important stakeholder relationships for the purposes of collaboration and coordination to prevent bad actors from impacting individuals and the market.
• Analyzing data, thinking creatively, and making decisions on effective approaches to disruption that reduces community harm, while blocking opportunities for offenders.
• Utilizing advanced technology to identify and locate emerging trends and tactics used by scammers and to enhance the effectiveness of disruption strategies.
• Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of disruption strategies, making necessary adjustments to enhance impact, and reporting on activities and outcomes