We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Trade Surveillance team — someone who can bring strategic vision, technical expertise, and investigative rigor to help proactively identify and mitigate risks related to our trading activities in equity and fixed income markets. The Senior trading surveillance advisor plays a key role in safeguarding the integrity of our trading operations across equity and fixed income markets. This individual will be responsible for implementing, developing, and continuously improving the firm’s trade surveillance program, ensuring that trading activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards. This position requires strategic thinking and a strong understanding of market conduct rules, trading behaviors, and surveillance technologies. The successful candidate will proactively identify trends and anomalies that may indicate market abuse, insider trading, or other forms of misconduct. They will also be responsible for conducting thorough investigations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions. The Senior trading surveillance advisor will work closely with capital markets trading desks, compliance officers, and risk management teams to ensure surveillance tools are effective, data is accurate, and alerts are meaningful. They will also contribute to regulatory reporting, internal audits, and the development of policies and procedures that promote a culture of compliance and ethical trading. This high-impact role offers visibility across the organization and the opportunity to influence how trade surveillance is conducted in a constantly evolving regulatory environment. More specifically, you will be required to: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of surveillance models and alerts for equity and fixed income trading activities. Monitor trading activities to detect signs of market manipulation, insider trading, and other forms of misconduct. Investigate alerts and escalate findings to compliance management as needed. Stay informed about regulatory developments (e.g., CIRO, MXR, CSA, AMF, OSC) and industry best practices. Prepare reports and presentations for internal committees and regulatory authorities. What we offer Competitive salary and annual bonus 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement Group insurance including telemedicine Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. What you bring to the table Bachelor's degree in a related field A minimum of six years of relevant experience in trade surveillance, compliance, or a related role within a brokerage or financial institution Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Experience with surveillance systems (e.g., NASDAQ SMARTS) Knowledge of French is required Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients Knowledge of Canadian financial markets, particularly equity and fixed income products Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, including CIRO and MXR rules Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset #LI-Hybrid Trade Union (If applicable) At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Job Family Legal Affairs (FG) Unposting Date 2025-11-11 Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first. The jobs you found aren’t the right fit? Introduce yourself: we want to know you!
