Pros
Excellent benefits and work-life balance. The organization is highly flexible, accommodating personal needs such as start/end times, unlimited sick days, and family obligations. Leadership is supportive and understanding.
Bonuses can exceed 100% (based on the past three years), There is a three-week work-abroad program that doesn’t require vacation days. The downtown Toronto office (built in 2024) is state-of-the-art, and the hybrid model is very reasonable at 12 days per month in office.
They provide strong pension and RRSP matching, along with comprehensive benefits (vision, dental, health, wellness, etc.). Career growth is encouraged, with significant opportunities to be promoted internally. Once you’re in the door, there’s plenty of room to advance.
Red tape is minimal—new initiatives, budgets, and projects move quickly if the ROI is clear. Compensation is competitive with the market (for most lines of business). Employees are genuinely proud of the organization’s mission: protecting Canadian investors. That sense of shared purpose makes this a unique and rewarding place to work.
Cons
Because the organization is still evolving, they are still trying to pin down their identity and culture (amalgamation of IIROC and MFDA) and priorities can shift quickly and require adaptability.
With so many opportunities to grow, it’s easy to take on more than you expected if you don’t set boundaries.
Hybrid model is fair, but not ideal for those who prefer fully remote roles.
Vacation only 3 weeks (+ 5 Flex Days) if you are not a Director or Lawyer, only then do you get 4 weeks (+5 Flex Days)