Audit Director, Risk Management

Internal Audit Team Member

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.

What You'll Be Doing

As a member of the Internal Audit team, you'll work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in our clients' lives and the organization's success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead audit initiatives, contribute to the organization's success, and grow as a leader in a challenging and rewarding environment.

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 2+ days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You'll Succeed

Develop the annual audit plan : Develops the annual audit plan by identifying the business planning needs, assigned resources, and relevant budgets to provide required coverage for assigned client(s). The plan may cut across CIBC's business lines and processes and includes interdependencies so that an end-to-end perspective of the business is considered.

Manage a portfolio of audit entities : Ensures annual audit plan for portfolio addresses key regulatory requirements / expectations and provides a sound third line of defense risk-based coverage and assists the audit team to connect the dots across projects to ensure appropriate coverage as well as effectively anticipate new hot topics and Head of Internal Audit concerns.

Oversee audit programs : Provides guidance, support, and oversight for the audit team to set the audit strategy that is reasonable and complies with Internal Audit Methodology. Ensures the audit team is appropriately leveraging the knowledge, audit expertise and creative mindset in executing the audit / projects timely and helps vetting issues and communications with the client on challenging issues / clients.

Ensure audit engagement quality : Maintains ongoing communication / coordination with CIBC Senior Management to ensure awareness of upcoming changes / potential challenges and effectively shares information with the audit team to apply as appropriate, escalates audit plan delays and solutions to Senior Director and Portfolio Executive in a timely manner, and ensures the timely completion of audit various department reporting requirements.

Lead and Mentor Teams : Coaches and mentors team relating to project management skills and works with PPC resource manager to ensure we are working as a team to manage resources collectively. Completes timely and effectively mid-year and annual performance management requirements, helps others in the learn through on-the-job coaching and sharing of business / organizational knowledge.

Collaborate with stakeholders : Maintains partnerships with key Business leaders to solicit concerns and use knowledge to help develop meaningful and accurate risk-based audit plan. Builds trust and rapport with the audit clients by communicating thematic risk identified across business lines. Comfortable presenting audit work internally and externally (to regulators), working in the gray areas and able to navigate challenging situations within and outside IA. Manages situations escalated from the audit teams and able to gain alignment with audit clients. Understand the bigger picture and clients' perspective that help gain consensus. Begins building relationships with executive levels and understanding their strategic plans and upcoming changes.

Who You Are

You can demonstrate a minimum of 10+ years of experience in auditing in a financial institution, preferably in Enterprise, Operational or Liquidity risk management areas.

You have a proven track record of leading and managing audit teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

You have a deep understanding of banking regulations and experience in working with regulators. Knowledge of audit software, data analytics or python programming is an asset.

You have a Bachelor / Master's degree in preferably in Finance, Accounting or Risk Management. CIA and CPA preferred.

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

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee's needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other perks reserved for our team members.

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

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. We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). 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 : 2025-09-30

Job Location : IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

Employment Type : Regular

Weekly Hours : 40

Skills : Audit Management, Internal Controls, Operating Effectiveness, People Management, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation, Strategic Objectives, Technical Leadership