Manager, Governance and Control (12 months)

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What You'll Doing

The Manager, Governance and Controls is responsible for working to effectively assess risk related to regulatory compliances, business operations and financial processes that support multiple lines of business. The role applies strong understanding of regulatory, operational and financial requirements, assess and provide informed recommendations on risks and identify and design controls to mitigate those risks. The role independently documents findings of assessments, calculations, findings and conclusions for use in the decision making process.

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.

How You'll Succeed

• Control Testing - Execute control testing activities, including risk assessments, sample selection, and documentation of results. Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and areas for improvement; recommend actionable remediation plans. Collaborate with multiple business units to ensure control testing is completed within timelines.

• Risk Assessment – Perform comprehensive and independent assessments of risks across multiple business units and assess the impact on the bank. Coordinate with multiple stakeholders across the bank in order to effectively assess risks and support Sr. Manager in documenting calculations, working papers and conclusions.

• Internal Controls Design and Documentation – Support Sr. Manager in identifying and designing effective internal controls to address identified risks. Prepare control process documents and ensure they are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. Track and follow up with stakeholders for necessary approvals, wherever required.

• Support Sr. Manager on Ad-hoc Tasks – Coordinate meetings, documentation, follow-up on action items, conduct research and analysis to support decision-making processes.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 3 to 5 years of experience in control activities, risk management, process documentation and control design to enable the creation of a sound control framework and effective risk assessment

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2027-06-25

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Controlling, Client Service, Compliance Monitoring, Group Problem Solving, Project Management, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Assessment, Work Collaboratively