Sr. Consultant, Governance, Planning & Controls

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a Sr. Consultant, Governance and Control, you will join CIBC’s Cloud Engineering & Transformation (CE&T) to support OSFI B-13 Sox and Non-Sox related control testing for all of CIBC’s applications and infrastructure. You'll be responsible for working to effectively assess risk related to client accounts, providing risk management investigation and corrective action services that support multi-segment line management as it pertains to regulatory requirements. The role applies advanced understanding of inherently high-risk process for all segments, utilizing strong problem solving skills to investigate, analyze, and provide informed recommendations on compliance issues, quality operational controls, risk assessment, and control activities.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Relationship Building - You will providing professional support and oversight across CE&T to ensure risk management and control activities monitored and risk items are remediated in a timely manner. You will liaise and interact with our internal partners as part of the daily management of your day to day deliverables.

• Administration & Analytical Thinking - Provide analysis and support to initiatives to support resources across CE&T. Provide support to all of CE&T in understanding, identifying, and addressing all applicable process, standards, regulations, and CIBC policies. This includes partnering with various support groups specific to Governance Risk & Controls to understand implications, and create and lead action plans to resolve identified risks that affect CE&T.

• Business Acumen - You have a good understanding of effective IT Governance and control frameworks such as Value Delivery, Strategic Alignment, Performance Management, and Risk Management.

• Audit Management - Assist with audit engagements to ensure that requests for information are responded to in a timely manner. This included end-to-end management during the lifecycle of all audits.

• Risk Management - Ensuring that identified risks within CE&T are managed and remediated as per the documented action plan, including addressing issues raised by regulatory agencies (e.g. OSFI) and other CIBC governance areas such as Internal Audit, 3rd Party Risk Management Privacy, and GORM concerning compliance-related matters and escalated issues.

• Control Monitoring - On a quarterly basis, you will be assigned a number of technology controls with various infrastructure components and document the test results with appropriate evidence gathered to satisfy the control steps or otherwise. Once completed you will forward test results for review and communicate deficiencies to the Director, Governance and Control.

In addition, you will also:

• Actively and independently monitor compliance with governing activities for CE&T, against a pre-defined set of criteria.

• Involved in report generation concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of processes for compliance, as well as the status control or compliance matters identified internally.

• Evaluate the impact of introducing new CIBC policies/standards that need to be adhered to within CE&T.

• Provide input, analysis, and/or perspective in the design, development, communication, and maintenance of processes and procedures.

Who You Are

• You demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience in Technology Audit, Controls and Governance, identifying gaps, assessing controls and making recommendations for improvements with a working knowledge of requirements of CIBC’s Control Framework. It’s an asset if you have experience within OSFI B13 regulations.  You're a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing CISSP, CISA or CIA.  It’s an asset if you have a technology background or have supported a Technology from a Governance standpoint with a focus on the client.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

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

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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Infrastructure Design, Infrastructure Implementations, Infrastructure Management (IM), Leadership, Technical Requirements