Consultant, Governance & Controls

CIBC•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Consultant, Governance & Controls, you'll join Legal's Transformation and Operational Excellence team to support governance activities across Legal. In this role, you'll contribute to the oversight of key processes by supporting the management of controls that help mitigate operational risk and potential losses. You'll help strengthen CIBC's control framework by promoting compliance with regulatory, legislative, and operational requirements, while supporting the timely and effective remediation of identified deficiencies. You'll also work closely with partners across the business to enhance processes, improve governance practices, and support Legal-wide initiatives. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You'll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you'll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

Experience in analysis, reporting, problem solving, and communication, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines and deliverables.
Experience in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel and Power BI.
Experience with governance, risk, and compliance tools such as eGRC and Archer.
Ability to investigate complex problems and make sense of information.
Ability to communicate detailed information in a clear and meaningful way.
Ability to build relationships and networks.
Ability to share expertise to inspire outcomes.
Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
Values trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of governance activities to help ensure CIBC procedures and policies are followed, reducing risk exposure and potential financial loss.
Conduct planning, testing, deficiency management, and control activities in support of Legal teams.
Partner with department heads and management teams to help ensure effective business controls are in place and aligned with CIBC operating requirements, including the CIBC Control Framework, Information Security, Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing (CMTT), and enterprise initiatives.
Interpret policies, procedures, and standards in both routine and non-routine situations, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement to strengthen governance practices.
Help maintain an effective and documented internal control structure supported by clear policies and procedures.
Analyze issues and concerns to identify root causes and support resolution through the review of key controls reporting.
Conduct testing and review of the Financial Process Controls (FPC), Operational Process Controls (OPC), and Risk and Control Matrices (RCM) results to ensure CIBC's control methodologies are followed.
Respond to inquiries and requests for clarification from Global Operations Risk Management, Compliance, and internal and external auditors to support quarterly certifications.
Document and maintain processes related to assigned activities, and take proactive steps to address anticipated issues.
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across CIBC's control framework, including Global Operations Risk Management, Compliance, testers, process owners, accountable officers, and internal and external auditors.
Provide advice and support on operational and process-related matters by delivering analysis and recommendations that support both new and existing initiatives.
Act as a liaison between enterprise-wide policies and initiatives related to your area of specialization and the Legal team, helping to promote alignment, communication, and collaboration.

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