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Business Unit Articling Student (Fixed Term), Full time Closing Date: July 7, 2026 The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario's capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, and enforcement activities. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development. We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work. Student-At-Law - Investment Management The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario's capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy, operational, adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global securities regulation development. We offer a diverse, fair and flexible work environment, and take pride in our challenging and rewarding work. The OSC is currently recruiting for Student-At-Law - Investment Management position to work from August 2027 to June 2028 . Please see below for a more detailed description of these opportunities. Build your work experience through an articling opportunity with Canada's largest securities regulator. Application Instructions The OSC receives and reviews applications in accordance with the procedures governing the recruitment of articling students established by the Law Society of Ontario. Please include position title in your application. In addition, your application must include the following: Cover letter; Resume; and Copy of your undergraduate, graduate and law school transcripts. Reference letters are also welcome. Please compile and attach the above documents in one PDF document , with the naming convention "Last Name, First Name, department/division". Example: "Smith, John, investment Mangement" Investment Management The Investment Management Division oversees the regulation of investment funds that offer securities to the public in Ontario, as well as exemptive relief and policy development relating to portfolio advisers registered in Ontario. Our function in the OSC's mandate of providing investors protection is a vital one. We have a leadership role in developing new rules and policies within both the OSC and the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to adapt to the changing environment in the investment fund industry. In addition to developing new rules and policies, our scope of activity includes: reviewing and considering investor protection issues related to the offering of investment products (including mutual funds, exchange traded funds, scholarship plans and labour sponsored funds); assessing product disclosure, including prospectus and continuous disclosure filings; considering applications for discretionary exemptive relief from Ontario securities legislation and rules; and monitoring the Canadian investment fund industry using risk and data analytics. The Student-at-Law will assist with tasks including: providing research and drafting support for policy work; under supervision, reviewing and processing applications for discretionary exemptive relief from securities legislation and rules; assisting with the review and assessment of product disclosure of investment funds, including prospectuses and continuous disclosure filings; and responding to public inquiries on investment management-related issues. Role Requirements Applicants must have an excellent academic record and demonstrate a high standard of legal analysis, research, and writing skills. To excel at this role, applicants should have strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, a robust work ethic, and a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands on their time. An ability to seek out additional information, take initiative, and adapt their style to suit their audience will serve applicants well in this multi-faceted role. Familiarity with, and interest in, investment concepts and strategies would be an asset. Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC **Internal applicants: please apply through workday We thank all appli

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