Sr. Manager, Governance & Controls

CIBC • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Controls Testing, Governance Risk and Control oversees and manages Technology Management Controls testing, Compliance Programs testing and the External Audit over Financial Reporting and SOX Compliance on behalf of our Technology LOB Partners. Ensuring the right risk mitigation over key controls and compliance related activities within our Bank to reduce CIBC's exposure to fraud and technology and security related risks. We provide support to the technology businesses that the control environment is designed and operating effectively. The Sr. Manager, is accountable to support the team in achieving an effective control structure to mitigate risk. We have a major role is supporting the external audit conducted annually for CIBC financial and SOX reports. This work supports the technology arm of the engagement and results are reported to the Board. The manager will be accountable to maintain a comprehensive review and quality assurance over the information provided to support these reviews. The role will help to in leading and executing all governance related activities in support of testing key controls and compliance attributes in support of CIBC Technology Management Controls environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrate experience in People leadership within Fraud Controls and Governance, identifying gaps, assessing Controls and making recommendations for improvements with a working knowledge of requirements of CIBC’s Control Framework.
• Experience within Audit or testing of key Fraud Controls processes are able to support and communicate the Control Framework requirements and supporting the development of new/changes to controls and Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities.
• Ability to interface with multiple business units and corporate governance groups on complex issues and demonstrate the ability to influence senior stakeholders in situations that require cooperation and consensus.
• Solid technical expertise with Excel along with stellar written and oral communication skills.
• Certified professional with current accreditation and good standing CISA, CRISC, CISSP.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic team goals.
• Experience coaching employees and driving successful team performance.

Nice To Haves

• Passion in creating innovation, collaborating, and leaders who are up for the challenge of building the bank of the future and delivering solutions that meet our clients’ changing needs.
• Act like an owner. Thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• Look beyond the moment. Make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow.
• Proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible
• Values matter to you. Bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Employee effective monitoring and oversight through the three lines of defense model including monitoring and oversight of business unit management’s adherence to the overarching Controls Methodologies
• Support our ability to operate according to the principles of continuous improvement, and influence continued development in Controls and Compliance Programs.
• Setting appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals; Building team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities.
• Provide for the on-going professional development of staff.
• Provide motivation, coaching, training and development opportunities to ensure that direct reports are performing or developing the necessary professional skills
• Direct the activities of the Governance Consultants by providing strategic guidance and support in the cost-effective achievement of overall Program objectives, focusing on ‘end-to-end’ processes and solutions.
• Develop internal relationships including senior executives, business unit managers, business unit and divisional executives and managers across CIBC.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed