Senior Consultant, Business Controls

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

CIBC’s US Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Technology & Data & AI (TDAI) business spans Technology, Information Security, Deposit Operations, Loan Operations, Payment Operations, Data Management Office, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Security, Procurement, Operational Resilience, and Governance & Oversight. US CAO/TDAI drives operational excellence by managing the technology and operations required to run the bank, enabling transformation through innovation, and supporting growth objectives with flawless execution of strategic initiatives. The Governance and Oversight (G&O 1B) team within US CAO/TDAI manages risk discipline, business resiliency, and value creation while strengthening the CIBC Risk Management Framework. As the Senior Consultant, Business Controls – Practice Management, you will lead the transformation of the US CAO/TDAI’s 1B program. You will help develop Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) strategies & program enhancements around issues management, control management, and incident management ensuring that the Program is aligned with business objectives, Bank standards, and regulatory requirements while driving efficiencies.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in Risk Management and Practice Management within the financial industry.
Proven experience in developing, leading, and executing GRC strategies in a fast-price financial services environment.
Strategic Thinker who has the ability to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and develop long-term plans that align with organizational goals by applying critical and analytical thinking.
Skilled at analyzing complex situations, identifying opportunities and risks, and making informed decisions that drive sustainable success.
Innovative Problem Solver who approaches challenges with creativity and resourcefulness, developing original solutions that address issues effectively and drive continuous improvement.
Thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging new ideas and perspectives to overcome obstacles and deliver impactful results.
Idea generator who can execute on those ideas and lead cross-functional teams toward the finish line.
Know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one.
Thrive in a team environment, leveraging the power of collaboration to achieve shared goals.
Excel at building constructive and collaborative relationships, inspiring outcomes, and fostering trust through respect and authenticity.
Excel at analyzing and interpreting data, delivering valuable insights and recommendations to a wide range of audiences by leveraging data tools such as Power BI.
Bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
Analytical Thinking
Control Frameworks
Decision Making
Group Problem Solving
Operation Risk Management
Risk Analytics
Risk Assessments
Risk Governance

Nice To Haves

AI tools

Responsibilities

Develop, execute and continually assess comprehensive GRC strategies to ensure alignment with enterprise risk appetite, business goals, emerging risks and regulatory expectations.
Maintain and enhance operating models for strong collaboration, accountability, and transparency around the 1B Risk Program inclusive of risk management activities.
Design and implement Practice Management framework to drive efficiencies and initiatives around key risk objectives such as issues management, control management, incident management, and metric reporting.
Collaborate with business stakeholders and 2LOD to drive efficiencies and perform continuous monitoring to ensure program and standard requirements are met.
Utilize data analytics and AI to strengthen reporting to senior leadership.
Facilitate cross-functional coordination by working closely with internal stakeholders within US CAI/TDAI and in Canada, across all three lines of defense, at various levels of seniority.
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies by leveraging new technologies, automation, and AI tools.
Streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve overall program effectiveness.
Serve as a trusted advisor on risk management and various risk matters.
Provide support to business partners by fostering a positive risk culture of awareness and accountability.
Deliver insights and recommendations in a manner that resonates with diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
Build trust and credibility with stakeholders by demonstrating expertise, authenticity, and a collaborative approach.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that drives collective success across all three lines of defense.
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify opportunities for program optimization and deliver effective support.
Inspire a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging leadership behaviors, innovative methods, and enabling technologies.
Drive initiatives that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.
Utilize critical and analytical thinking and adopt innovative strategies to improve the efficiency of the bank’s current processes.
Provide expert guidance to Lines of Businesses on risk management activities serving as a thoughtful leader by applying advanced concepts to drive program maturity and alignment with operational risk standards.
Simultaneously handle numerous initiatives and deadlines with the ability to shift priorities quickly.
Proactively identify potential issues, escalate concerns, and drive timely resolution to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Operating with minimal direction and extensive risk management expertise.