Senior Consultant, Business Controls Global Asset Management

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At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What youll be doing

As a Senior Consultant Business Controls reporting to the Director Business Controls - CIBC Global Asset Management you will act as a trusted partner and risk advisor to the CAO Functional Group supporting CIBC Global Asset Management (GAM). In this role you will help these groups achieve their strategic priorities while maintaining a strong control environment and proactive operational risk management. You will lead risk assessments such as Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRA) Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and Regulatory Group Topic (RGT) Assessments for the GAM Line of Business. Your responsibilities will also include overseeing the management of controls proactively identifying and addressing deficiencies guiding remediation activities and serving as the primary relationship manager for the GAM portfolio.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

How youll succeed

• Relationship Building and Management - You will manage key relationships and collaborate with business partners 2nd and 3rd lines of defense for all matters relating to operational risk. You will manage relationships at peer or director level as well as project/initiative managers within the assigned Lines of Business (LOBs). You will represent Business Controls on key business initiatives.
• Risk Assessment and Remediation - You will work closely with the LOB partners to proactively identify risk exposures and control gaps to analyze and synthesize risk exposures operational losses root causes and control gaps and determine materiality. You will propose recommendations to mitigate risk exposures/control gaps. You will lead the Incident Reporting investigation for CIBC Global Asset Management and Change Initiative Risk Assessment (CIRA) process ensuring all material risks are identified and compliant to the CIBC CIRA policy and process. You will manage all deficiencies for the LOB ensuring closure dates are met and no deficiencies go past due. You will lead the implementation of remediation plans for targeted control gaps/special projects.
• Risk Consulting - You will lead the completion of all CIBC Control Framework requirements. Acting as the risk and control Subject Matter Expert (SME) providing expert advice to LOB partners. Leading all Internal Audits Compliance exams for the business. Provide ongoing management of self-assessment processes. Participating in larger more complex business governance and regulatory projects to identify risk and control issues recommend solutions and develop control requirements.
• Analytical - Proactively identify risk exposures and control gaps. Analyze and synthesize risk exposures operational losses root causes and control gaps. Proactively assess and recommend self-assessed deficiencies. Propose recommendations to mitigate risk exposures and control gaps.
• Control Framework Execution - You understand and communicate the Control Framework requirements to LOB partners to ensure they understand and are aware of accountabilities. You lead the completion of all requirements including: Risk and Controls Self-Assessment (RCSA) Scenarios Deficiency Management Key Risk Indicators Incident reporting Regulatory Compliance Incident (RCIs) reporting etc. You act as the SOX Officer/Maintenance Officer (SOMO) for Operational Process Controls (OPC) and Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) controls. You develop and recommend new/changes to Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (KAR) and formal key Control and Non-Key Control testing programs. You develop reporting and summarize control testing results in preparation for LOB/Executive reviews and sign-off processes.
• Influence and Advisory - Peer mentoring and indirect people leadership influencing coaching and negotiation with LOB 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in or knowledge of banking and associated risks and controls. Additional experience in risk or governance function in a bank or in auditwhether from leading audit firms or through internal audit roles at financial institutionsis considered a valuable asset.
• Youre a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing as a CPA /CIA/ MBA or are pursuing a relevant designation or have a relevant business degree for the role.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when youre empowered to take the lead go above and beyond and deliver results.
• Youre passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive salary incentive pay banking benefits a benefits program* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay 11th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Controlling Client Service Compliance Monitoring Group Problem Solving Project Management Regulatory Requirements Risk Management Assessment Work Collaboratively

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1