Audit Director, Capital Markets

CIBC • Toronto, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Audit Director, Capital Markets, you will lead a multi-skilled audit team within the Capital Markets portfolio. You will oversee large or complex audits throughout all phases, including planning, execution, and reporting. Your role will involve building and maintaining strong professional relationships with the Capital Markets business, internal colleagues, and other internal and external stakeholders by providing trusted advice or assurance on governance, internal controls, and risk management activities. You will also be responsible for managing the team’s performance and development, monitoring key business risks and regulatory requirements, project management, and leading various continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Capital Markets functions within a large financial institution.
• Managed teams of 2 or more people.
• Provided strategic direction in past roles to enhance operational effectiveness of the department.
• Degree/diploma in Bachelor or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• Professional designation (e.g. CPA, CIA) or equivalent business experience.
• Legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified.
• Ability to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).
• Experience in Business.
• Experience in Collaboration.
• Experience in Communication.
• Experience in Financial Products.
• Experience in Internal Controls.
• Experience in Leadership.
• Experience in Long Term Planning.
• Experience in People Management.
• Experience in Project Management.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an internal and/or external auditor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-skilled audit team within the Capital Markets portfolio.
• Oversee large or complex audits throughout all phases, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with the Capital Markets business, internal colleagues, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide trusted advice or assurance on governance, internal controls, and risk management activities.
• Manage the team’s performance and development.
• Monitor key business risks and regulatory requirements.
• Manage projects and lead various continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and execute risk-based audits, report audit results, and perform continuous monitoring of management’s control environment.
• Effectively manage multiple audits and internal projects at different stages to ensure completion within prescribed timelines.
• Communicate regularly on progress and issues.
• Review audit work to ensure a high level of quality and compliance with audit standards.
• Provide trusted and proactive advice to the audit team and business management on the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls.
• Ensure key risks and regulatory requirements relevant to the portfolio are being adequately managed.
• Coach and develop team members to build and maintain a collaborative team environment and ensure individual development goals are met.
• Demonstrate clear, concise, and influential written and verbal communication skills when issuing audit reports, discussing audit findings, resolving conflicts, or interacting with CIBC executives, regulators, and external auditors.
• Develop strong internal and external relationships through ongoing communication on progress of engagements and providing advice on risk, control, and regulatory matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager