Sr. Manager, Governance & Controls (Toronto)

What You’ll Be Doing Controls Testing, Governance Risk and Control oversees and manages Technology Management Controls testing, Compliance Programs testing and the External Audit over Financial Reporting and SOX Compliance on behalf of our Technology LOB Partners. Ensuring the right risk mitigation over key controls and compliance related activities within our Bank to reduce CIBC’s exposure to fraud and technology and security related risks. We provide support to the technology businesses that the control environment is designed and operating effectively. The Sr. Manager is accountable to support the team in achieving an effective control structure to mitigate risk. We have a major role in supporting the external audit conducted annually for CIBC financial and SOX reports. This work supports the technology arm of the engagement and results are reported to the Board. The manager will be accountable to maintain a comprehensive review and quality assurance over the information provided to support these reviews. The role will help in leading and executing all governance related activities in support of testing key controls and compliance attributes in support of CIBC Technology Management Controls environment. How You’ll Succeed - Governance: Employee effective monitoring and oversight through the three lines of defense model including monitoring and oversight of business unit management’s adherence to the overarching Controls Methodologies. Support our ability to operate according to the principles of continuous improvement, and influence continued development in Controls and Compliance Programs. - Strong Leadership: Setting appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals; building team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities, ongoing professional development of staff, motivation, coaching, training and development opportunities to ensure that direct reports are performing or developing the necessary professional skills. - Strategic Development & Execution: Direct the activities of the Governance Consultants by providing strategic guidance and support in the cost-effective achievement of overall Program objectives, focusing on ‘end-to-end’ processes and solutions. Develop internal relationships including senior executives, business unit managers, business unit and divisional executives and managers across CIBC. Who You Are - You demonstrate experience in People leadership within Fraud Controls and Governance, identifying gaps, assessing controls and making recommendations for improvements with a working knowledge of requirements of CIBC’s Control Framework. You must have experience within Audit or testing of key fraud control processes, be able to support and communicate the Control Framework requirements and support the development of new or changes to controls and key accountabilities and responsibilities. You have an ability to interface with multiple business units and corporate governance groups on complex issues and demonstrate the ability to influence senior stakeholders in situations that require cooperation and consensus. You must have solid technical expertise with Excel along with stellar written and oral communication skills. - You are a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing CISA, CRISC, CISSP. - You have passion in creating innovation, collaborating, and are leaders who are up for the challenge of building the bank of the future and delivering solutions that meet our clients’ changing needs. - You are a bold and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and driving successful team performance. - You act like an owner. You thrive when you’re empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. - You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what’s possible. - Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. What CIBC Offers - We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking perks, 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 workplace 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 we’re 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 chance to learn more about us. Job Details - Job Location: Toronto-81 Bay, 30th Floor - Employment Type: Regular - Weekly Hours: 37.5 Required Skills - Accountability - Coaching - Communication - Compliance Programs - Control Frameworks - External Audit - Governance Risk - Innovation - Key Control - Leadership - Mitigated Risks - People Leadership - Risk Mitigation Strategies - Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) - Teamwork Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2prd5s