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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, the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Corporate Finance division reviews and monitors issuer disclosure such as offering documents and continuous disclosure, with particular experience in respect of oil and gas disclosure; makes recommendations on applications for exemptive relief from securities laws; and plays an active role in the development of appropriate local and national rules and policies relating to issuers and insiders used in the regulation of the capital markets in Alberta and Canada.

Reporting to the Manager, Reporting Issuer & Insider Compliance, the Junior Analyst will respond to internal and external inquiries involving regulatory filing requirements. In addition, they will also monitor compliance and resolve certain identified deficiencies with respect to regulatory filing requirements of Alberta’s reporting issuers and related insiders.

• A proven ability to manage a high volume of work with fixed deadlines and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the securities industry, with SEDI and SEDAR systems, or with filing requirements relating to Canadian securities law is preferred.
• Maintaining and generating the daily reporting issuers list.
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly internal reporting as required.
• Reviewing and assessing business transactions and combinations, including reverse takeovers, to determine future filing requirements.
• Strong telephone/customer service and written communication skills.
• Reviewing SEDI insider reports to identify late filers.
• Preparing cease trade orders (the prohibiting of trading in securities for a particular company) and associated materials; and corresponding with other commissions regarding cease trade orders.
• Participating in SEDI and SEDAR (and future SEDAR+) system testing as required.
• Creating and maintaining Alberta’s reporting issuers records and filing due dates in the ASC’s internal database.
• Proficiency in S&P Capital IQ, Reuters Eikon, and Tableau would be an asset.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office including intermediate to advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, etc.).
• Acting as the first point of contact for the public with respect to internal and external inquiries relating to SEDI and SEDAR (and future SEDAR+) regulatory filing requirements.
• Conducting screening reviews on offering memorandums, marketing materials, and other information to assess basic compliance and determining which files be escalated.
• A university degree in business or in a related field with three to five years of work experience in a highly professional office environment. An equivalent combination of work and experience may be considered.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by July 21, 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. 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.