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The Alberta Securities Commission 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 and prosecuting breaches of those laws with a view to stopping current misconduct and preventing future misconduct.

Reporting to the Manager, Evidence & Legal Technology and, on an operational level, to the Senior Intelligence Analyst, the Intelligence Analyst will help expand and strategically advance the ASC’s Enforcement Intelligence Program. The successful candidate will bring the right attitude, aptitude, experience and initiative to the role. They will be adept at using online resources and a wide range of technology; collect and analyze intelligence; know how to identify and confirm relevant connections; synthesize complex information into written reports; and provide recommendations to help facilitate early detection, prevention, disruption, and investigation of securities misconduct within the Alberta capital market.

• The demonstrated ability to collect open-source, subscription-based, and proprietary intelligence, conduct other relevant research, formulate/ test hypotheses, analyze results, and provide recommendations.
• A degree in Social Science, Humanities, Forensics, Business Administration, or other relevant field with at least three years of demonstrated intelligence, research, and analytical experience.
• Being an ambassador for, and front-line face of, the ASC’s intelligence program by actively participating in outreach activities.
• Producing and presenting written and oral reports and recommendations on active investigations and proactive intelligence priorities.
• Maintaining awareness of emerging trends or solicitations in online investment discussion groups/forums as well as emerging trends with crypto trading platforms and crypto assets
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to take initiative, and to set and deliver on priorities.
• Collecting, summarizing and interpreting information to produce intelligence aimed at advancing operations and investigations, generating leads and identifying possible breaches of securities laws.
• Leveraging technical tools to conduct proactive intelligence-collection relating to investment-related misconduct.
• Initiating and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as appropriate external agencies, to gather and disseminate information and analysis.
• Preparing comprehensive analytical packages, briefs and assessments of timely securities issues.
• Maintaining a strong, collaborative provincial and national presence within the securities and law enforcement intelligence community, in conjunction with other team members.
• An understanding of capital markets and securities, ideally including the application of blockchain technology in financial markets and products.
• Previous experience in writing and presenting tactical recommendations and/or intelligence briefings is preferred.
• Supporting hearing proceedings by generating written and graphic material to help bring clarity to complicated evidentiary information (and, testifying in hearings and trials as necessary).
• Gathering open source intelligence (OSINT), using advanced and appropriate methods.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by July 2, 2023. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. Demonstration of OSINT, analytical, and written communication skills may be required of candidates who are short-listed. 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.