Senior Audit Manager, Wealth Management

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Private Wealth Audit team provides independent assurance across key areas of the Private Wealth Management portfolio, including trust companies, registered investment advisors, and personal banking. The Senior Audit Manager executes a risk-based audit plan addressing significant portfolio risks and supporting a strong third line of defense. The role builds relationships with business partners to understand emerging risks, business developments, and growth priorities; leads complex audits; provides strategic insight to management; and helps strengthen the control environment. The manager also leads, coaches, and develops audit professionals to ensure work is accurate, rigorous, credible, and aligned with regulatory and industry standards. The role supports Audit leadership in developing and executing a comprehensive risk-based audit plan; oversees multiple audit engagements; translates business strategies and emerging developments into risk-sensitive audit approaches; and prepares and reviews meaningful, well-supported audit reports. It builds relationships with management, participates in select U.S. region committees, and provides practical advice on business risks, controls, and governance. The position requires up to 15% travel and follows a hybrid arrangement, with at least two days per week on-site and other days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience, including internal audit experience within a large U.S. bank, wealth management firm, or registered investment advisor, focused on investment, advisor, and trust-related audits.
Deep knowledge of wealth management business practices, risks, and controls, including investments, advisory services, and trust activities.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and build credibility with internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently in complex environments, manage shifting priorities, and demonstrate strong project management skills and professionalism.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location; the position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS), or relevant securities licenses.

Responsibilities

Support Audit leadership in developing and executing a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan that addresses key regulatory expectations and provides effective third-line-of-defense coverage.
Oversee multiple audit engagements, reviewing project plans for appropriate risks, scope, resources, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder availability.
Translate business strategies, initiatives, and emerging developments in Private Wealth Management into effective, risk-sensitive audit approaches and coverage.
Prepare and review meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders at various management levels.
Build trusted relationships with management, participate in select U.S. region committees, and provide practical advice on business risks, controls, and governance.
Lead, coach, and mentor audit professionals; guide them through all phases of the audit lifecycle; expand team knowledge of wealth management practices; and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with professional standards.