Competency Hub

A competency profile is generally a set of knowledge, behaviour and skills that an individual must have to perform effectively in their role.

The syllabus for each CIRO exam reflects the related competency profile. For more information on the syllabus for each exam please visit Exam Hub.

The competency profiles are also a useful tool when considering the appropriate training for Approved Persons at a dealer.

You can access the latest version of the competency profiles at the links below:

Appendix 1 - Competency Profile- Retail Registered Representatives and Investment Representatives

Appendix 2 - Competency Profile- Institutional Registered Representatives and Investment Representatives

Appendix 3 - Competency Profile- Directors

Appendix 4 - Competency Profile- Executives

Appendix 5 - Competency Profile- Ultimate Designated Persons

Appendix 6 - Competency Profile- Chief Compliance Officers

Appendix 7 - Competency Profile- Chief Financial Officers

Appendix 8 - Competency Profile- Supervisors

Appendix 9 - Competency Profile- Traders

Appendix 10 - Competency Profile- Associate Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Managers

Appendix 11 - Reference document for competency profile- Retail RR and IR

Appendix 12 - Reference document for competency profile- Institutional RR/IR

Appendix 13 - Reference document for competency profiles- Directors, Executives and Ultimate Designated person

Appendix 14 - Reference document for competency profile- Chief Compliance Officer

Appendix 15 - Reference document for competency profile- Chief Financial Officer

Appendix 16 - Reference document for competency profile- Supervisors

Appendix 17 - Reference document for competency profile- Traders

Appendix 18 - Reference document for competency profile- Associate Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Managers