Senior Auditor, US Capital Markets
About The Position
As a member of the CIBC US Internal Audit Team, under the direction of the Audit Manager, the Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting risk-focused audits; advising business units on the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls; and promoting compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards, control policies, and applicable legislation. The role applies advanced concepts to provide expertise in the development and completion of monthly audit reports, quarterly audit reports, and ongoing legal entity reports to key stakeholders. The Senior Auditor works with business units to assess the adequacy of controls and develop realistic solutions to control-identified weaknesses using best practices. Acting as a resource integrator for their area, the role independently resolves complex matters, advising the business of best practices to help mitigate short or medium term risks and exposures. This role will focus on the US Capital Markets business with development opportunities to expand into other audit portfolios.
Requirements
- Experience in planning & executing audits.
- Comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices, accounting standards, regulatory requirements and Risk Management principles.
- Knowledge of Capital Markets within a large financial institution.
- Understanding that success is in the details.
- Ability to notice things that others don't.
- Critical thinking skills to inform decision-making.
- Ability to give meaning to data.
- Enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information.
- Confidence in the ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
- Driven by collective success.
- Understanding that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one.
- Understanding the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
- Understanding that relationships and networks are essential to success.
- Ability to inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
- Values matter; bring your real self to work, and live values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
- Legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
- A professional designation (e.g., CFA, CPA, MBA, CIA, FRM, CRMA) or equivalent business experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct risk-focused audits.
- Advise business units on the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls.
- Promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards, control policies, and applicable legislation.
- Apply advanced concepts to provide expertise in the development and completion of monthly audit reports, quarterly audit reports, and ongoing legal entity reports to key stakeholders.
- Assess the adequacy of controls and develop realistic solutions to control-identified weaknesses using best practices.
- Act as a resource integrator for their area, independently resolving complex matters.
- Advise the business of best practices to help mitigate short or medium term risks and exposures.
- Assess key business risks and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of related processes and controls.
- Identify and communicate internal control weaknesses and inefficiencies to business line management.
- Advise management and business partners of best practices and promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Work collaboratively with audit management and other audit team members to plan and execute risk-based audits, report audit results and perform continuous monitoring of management’s control environment.
- Participate in internal projects to improve and simplify audit processes.
- Effectively manage multiple audit assignments at different stages of the audit cycle and complete required tasks on a timely basis.
- Communicate regularly with the team and manager to provide updates on progress.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Incentive pay
- Banking benefits
- A benefits program
- A 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
