Remote Senior Crypto and Open Source Intelligence Specialist
Business Unit Regular, Full time Closing Date: June 17, 2025 The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontarioโs 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. Summary The Senior Crypto and Open Source Intelligence (COSINT) Specialist will be responsible for providing leadership in surveillance, information-gathering and intelligence from blockchains, deep/dark web, social media, forums and other online areas of interest in support of the OSCโs Enforcement Division. The Senior COSINT Specialist will lead the implementation and use of blockchain analytics tools to identify and trace transactions and activities across public ledgers, open source web-based tools and techniques to identify possible violations of the Ontario Securities Act and to conduct surveillance or monitoring of parties identified by Enforcement. The Senior COSINT Specialist will also provide regular direction and coaching to other members of the COSINT team to develop good practices and effective strategies for relevant intelligence, information-gathering and disruption activities, including recommending options for early disruptive actions. The Senior COSINT Specialist is expected to provide recommendations to management and the larger team for optimizing existing technological tools and identifying cost effective monitoring strategies. This position is a critical support function to further develop COSINT strategies and practices and support of the Enforcement Division. Key Duties and Responsibilities Crypto and Blockchain Transactions Lead the use of blockchain tools to trace cryptocurrency transactions across public ledgers to identify illicit activities and support existing investigations. Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging crypto technologies to identify their potential applications in enforcement strategies. Stay ahead of evolving best practices in blockchain forensics. Develop and make recommendations to management on best practices for Enforcementโs crypto functions, help with documenting and updating them as technology needs continue to evolve. Correlate transaction data with OSINT-derived information to link wallets to real-world identities or illicit networks. Coordinate with other teams to support the assessment and investigation of cryptocurrency-based misconduct including fraud by using blockchain data and smart contracts to identify suspicious patterns. Lead the efforts to leverage COSINT to gather evidence from public sources (e.g. crypto platforms, forums, social media) to further assessments and investigations. Produce detailed reports combining crypto analysis and OSINT insights to inform and support the Divisionโs efforts to identify illicit activities and take appropriate enforcement action. Web Surveillance Responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on surveillance practices with a focus on ensuring that there is an optimization of OSINT work in both early identification of potential threats, and in providing supporting information/reports as part of assessments and investigations. Subject matter expert in web surveillance to identify possible activities for early disruption; will provide daily direction and coaching to the more junior employees on approach and best practices. Identify and apply surveillant measures in deep and dark web spaces to detect early signs of nefarious behaviors. Lead in identifying and providing recommendations to management to modernize technological integration within Enforcement Divisionโs practices. Project lead for business unit to establish and implement proactive strategies and collaborate with other teams to identify and address issues. Prepare findings and reports for management and other stakeholders. Web Capture Lead and perform web capture function. Responsible for updating as needed the web capture practice within the COSINT unit, including identifying and establishing standard operating procedures and best practices, ensuring standardized processes are followed. Responsible for identifying and implementing new technology and strategies to enhance the web capture practice and providing recommendations to management. Investigate web presence of proposed whistle-blowers to further verify their credibility and prevent any poor media exposure/partnership damages. Determine strategy to create historic captures of websites (wayback machine) to capture previous messaging that may be relevant to investigations. Investigation Support Subject matter expert in conducting early detection on crypto activities (pre-ICO) and on cannabis developments (for high relevancy cases). Further utilize web scrape tools built by analytics team. Act as business partner to assessment and investigatory teams by responding to their requests and needs as it pertains to OSINT-analytics. Provide support to Case Assessment team by diagnosing where particular web traffic, and web chatter is being generated from. Provide direction to other COSINT Specialists to best identify working paths forward, and coach investigation teams to better understand the practices deployed to find their results. Responsible for designing and implementing Division-wide training plan to upskill investigation teams on COSINT practices to support increased integration into regular operations. Relationship Management Work with the larger intelligence, analytics and research team and other teams in Enforcement to identify opportunities to use technology and make recommendations to management to gain efficiencies in assessment, investigations, disruptions and Enforcement operations Develop general COSINT best practices to achieve business objectives. Provide technology advice within Enforcement as required in technology and business processes. Ensure project outcomes and delivery expectations are effectively met and that required support and training are provided to support groups and users. Qualifications Computer Science or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Masterโs degree in related technical or military discipline, or equivalent combination of education and professional training/experience, an asset. Proven experience in tracing and analyzing blockchain transactions and activity. Working experience in a Law Enforcement agency, major finance, accounting and/or consulting firms an asset. Minimum 10 years of related experience supporting intelligence analysis and production programs and operations. Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, processes, and applicable regulations involved in intelligence analysis. Minimum 10 years of inโdepth technical expertise in infrastructure technologies Knowledge of current practices and standards related to technical operations, industry trends, and evolving technologies. Knowledge in Encryption Technology with relevant certifications an asset, including but not limited to Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC). Completion of Information Services certifications an asset, including but not limited to ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), CompTIA (IT Industry Association), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information System Auditor). Demonstrated ability to lead/coach and guide more junior staff by providing regular, clear direction and constructive feedback. Strong understanding of securities related matters as well as cryptocurrencies, blockchains, crypto trading platforms and current social media. Superior team-based skills necessary to collaborate, coach, mentor, inspire and demonstrate a service excellence mindset within the team and other OSC individuals. Strong project management, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues. Ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms. Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development. Ability to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Strong oral and written communication skills. Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC. * OSC Employees: please apply in Workday using the Browse Jobs feature within your Jobs Hub * We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those selected for an interview. The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, to achieve an employee demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians. The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: Ascend Canada, BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our confidential inbox [email protected]. Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSCโs policies on accessibility and accommodation in the workplace. At the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we carry-out challenging and meaningful work within a collaborative culture to deliver strong investor protection and foster confidence in capital markets. Evolving financial markets mean new ways of thinking, and every day is an opportunity to learn, innovate and grow professionally in a supportive, stimulating workplace. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. The Ontario Securities Commission is an independent Crown agency that regulates Ontarioโs capital markets by making rules that have the force of law and by adopting policies that influence the behaviour of capital markets participants. The OSC carries out the powers, duties and functions given to it pursuant to the Securities Commission Act, 2021 . The OSC exercises its regulatory oversight function through the administration and enforcement of Ontarioโs Securities Act and Commodity Futures Act and administration of certain provisions of Ontarioโs Business Corporations Act. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Crypto, Consulting, Accounting, Senior and Junior jobs that are similar:\n\n
$40,000 — $80,000/year\n
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๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nCA ON Toronto
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The Challenge\n\nThe Corporate Strategy Director is part of the CFO organization, reports into the Senior Director, Corporate Strategy and participates in strategic planning, corporate development (M&A), and business transformation in the context of public company readiness, with a strong focus on overseeing OneTrustโs strategic planning process and corporate development strategy. \n\nThe Corporate Strategy function has been established to drive execution towards measurable outcomes, aligned to OneTrustโs strategic plan. It is accountable for providing clarity and expertise, defining sequencing and trade-offs, recommending best capital allocation options and providing oversight to the Executive Team across all large cross-functional initiatives at play. \nYour Mission\n\n\nLead the strategic planning cycle in partnership with Corporate Finance, to support our executive team in crafting OneTrust annual strategic plan and updates required throughout the year \n\nContinuously improve OneTrustโs execution tracking framework to drive accountability around business priorities and allow leadership to continuously focus on what matters most and course correct where needed \n\nProvide critical support to strategic planning process by conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, such as, competitive landscape assessments, and industry analysis, to identify potential growth opportunities and inform strategic decision-making, and prepare in-depth analyses on industry segments, key trends and competitive dynamics \n\nCreate & formalize build/buy/partner strategy & prioritization in partnership with product strategy teams \n\nPartner with business leaders, People and Corporate Communications functions to cascade the plan at all level of the organization \n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives that drive growth and value for OneTrust, leveraging analytical skills and industry expertise that align with the company's goals and vision \n\nIdentify potential partnership and M&A opportunities by generating high-quality ideas and screening them for executive review, enabling OneTrust to make strategic investments that drive value \n\nDevelop management reports and board presentations that provide clear and concise insights, enabling effective communication and decision-making at all levels of the organization \n\n\n\nYou Are\n\n\n* 8-10 years of consulting experience in leading consulting firm \n\n* Proven experience with strategic planning practices \n\n* A masterโs degree is required for this role \n\nExposure to SaaS industry and Technology is a plus \n\nDemonstrated experience within a corporate environment and large-scale strategic projects \n\nWe are looking for a business athlete - someone who is intellectually curious thrives on solving complex problems, can operate across a wide variety of situations, and approaches their work with humility and honesty \n\nCollaborative work style \n\nStrong organization skills and attention to details \n\nAbility to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced work environment \n\nOutstanding communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with reporting teams, stakeholders, and executives, and ability to influence others.\n\n\n\nExtra Impressive\n\n\nKnowledge of the privacy & security SaaS industry \n\nStrong analytical skills, including the ability to perform rigorous financial and valuation analyses and to work with key operational metrics. Familiarity with accounting principles are a plus \n\nDeal experience (buyer or seller-side M&A, IPOโฆ) \n\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to SaaS and SaaS jobs that are similar:\n\n
$60,000 — $90,000/year\n
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๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nNew York City, New York, United States
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\nLab49 is specialist consulting firm that designs and builds bespoke financial solutions for international investment banks, exchanges, asset management firms and financial technology start-ups.\nOur consultants are experts in strategy, user experience, architecture, engineering, and delivery management. We combine knowledge of the latest trends in technology with deep domain experience to deliver innovative solutions with accelerated time-to-market.\nWe have offices in New York, Washington DC, London, Sydney, Budapest, and Noida. We are focused on expanding our capabilities and geographic footprint to support our growing client base. Here in London, we're looking for smart, progressive engineers able to directly engage with clients to deliver modern best-of-breed platforms to support their businesses.\n\n\n\nSkills and Experience\n* Expert knowledge of security considerations for cloud computing, including data breaches, hacking, account hijacking, malicious insiders, third parties, authentication, APTs, data loss and DdoS attacks.\n* Experience in executing security assessments against modern cloud applications and SaaS solutions\n* Expert knowledge and ability to apply security frameworks specifically NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001.\n* Knowledge of threat modelling and performing assessments using approaches such as Mitre Att&ck to provide comprehensive vulnerability and risk impact assessments along with control mappings.\n* Identity and access management; tracking and creating/enforcing policies that govern access sensitive technology resources and information assets.\n* Detailed understanding of modern solution architecture, accounting for distributed systems, real-time messaging, and security and resiliency concerns\n* DevSecOps tech including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform or Pulumi, Hashicorp tools and GitLab/GitHub.\n* Experience working in a modern environment, utilising both Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to enforce static and dynamic security testing software composition analysis and automated scanning and vulnerability assessments.\n* Proven enterprise or strategic view of cyber strategy for large financial institutions, including understanding of appropriate regulations and controls.\n* Commercial engineering experience is preferred with languages including Java, C#, Python, C++, Kotlin, JavaScript/Typescript or similar, highly regarded.\n\n\n\nBusiness, Analysis and Design experience (Experience in the following will be important to be successful in this role)\n* Experience demonstrating technical concepts, including presenting and whiteboarding\n* Ability to lead and direct a team of engineers.\n* Own a functional deliverable throughout the complete development lifecycle.\n* Agile development methodology (Scrum and its variants)\n* Work closely with business stakeholders and clearly communicate technical considerations\n* Strong financial services exposure with experience across business domains including payments, transaction banking, trade finance and markets.\n* Consultancy experience with ability to support and influence decision making with clients.\n\n\nWho are you?\n* You are a security evangelist. We understand the importance of security for our clients, and their customers. We emphasize the importance of secure by design at every step of the lifecycle.\n* You are technical but thrive in delivering business value. The business outcomes are always front-of-mind โ we love technology, but the end game is always about creating business value with the most efficient and impactful solution.\n* You are naturally curious, and a passionate problem solver. Youโre unafraid to ask โwhy?โ. You want to understand the problem, digging deep, collaborating with colleagues to come up with the best solution possible.\n* You are someone we want to work with. You challenge the status quo and are someone we can learn from. We hire great people, and they are the cornerstones of Lab49. To be a success in this team you will need to live our values of integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.\n* You can collaborate with our clients. As a consultancy, our ability to work with our clients is paramount. You present well, communicate clearly, act professionally, and achieve great outcomes.\n* You are passionate about technology. You follow the industry, you tinker, and hack, and you read aplenty. You know that the technology landscape changes every few years and you retool continuously.\n* You have attention to detail and donโt expect others to clean up behind you.\n* You are pragmatic. You get things done, you can find a creative compromise between an ideal solution and actual client needs.\n\n\nWhy should you come work for us? \n* It is a challenge. Your peers will push you, and you will grow in leaps and bounds that is impossible in traditional organizations.\n* We push our clients to be better. We challenge the status quo, and bring modern thinking, technology, and processes together to help them gain an edge. We leverage our global expertise to provide proven thought leadership.\n* We are flexible. We understand you have a life beyond work, and we want to priori3ze your work-life balance. As a consultant, you will see a multitude of technologies, organizations, and projects. You will learn a lot in a very short period of me.\n* We are vendor agnostic and need to be adaptable to various constraints and challenges.\n* We are a flat meritocracy. What matters is how good you are and how well you and your team deliver.\n* We are focused on the finance domain. There are plenty of areas where technology is a competitive advantage, and our clients turn to us when they need more innovative solutions.\n* If you ask our team, they will probably tell you that their extraordinary peer group is the primary reason that they work for us.\n* We are entrepreneurial and agile. There is a lot of opportunity to take accountability and grow quickly.\n* Come join our experienced and rapidly expanding team to help transform the technical landscape for our financial services clients. We are experiencing 100%+ year-on-year growth and need the best people to help build our culture and deliver outstanding client outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\nLab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.\nLab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n
No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, SaaS, Finance and Cloud jobs that are similar:\n\n
$65,000 — $115,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n
๐ฐ 401(k)\n\n๐ Distributed team\n\nโฐ Async\n\n๐ค Vision insurance\n\n๐ฆท Dental insurance\n\n๐ Medical insurance\n\n๐ Unlimited vacation\n\n๐ Paid time off\n\n๐ 4 day workweek\n\n๐ฐ 401k matching\n\n๐ Company retreats\n\n๐ฌ Coworking budget\n\n๐ Learning budget\n\n๐ช Free gym membership\n\n๐ง Mental wellness budget\n\n๐ฅ Home office budget\n\n๐ฅง Pay in crypto\n\n๐ฅธ Pseudonymous\n\n๐ฐ Profit sharing\n\n๐ฐ Equity compensation\n\nโฌ๏ธ No whiteboard interview\n\n๐ No monitoring system\n\n๐ซ No politics at work\n\n๐ We hire old (and young)\n\n
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