Senior Auditor - Validation Team

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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JOB PURPOSE

Under direction of Audit Management, the senior auditor is responsible for the timely execution of regulatory issue validation to verify the sustainable remediation activities completed by the first and second lines of defense in accordance with the remediation plan.

The senior auditor is expected to actively participate on the internal audit team responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting results of the issue validation work.

In addition to issue validation work, the senior auditor may be assigned to other audit work and be expected to actively participate in audit planning, execution, reporting, and issue follow-up.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop test plans to assess design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability of management's remediation efforts
• Participate in audit planning, risk assessments, tests of design and operating effectiveness, and reporting
• Prepare high quality workpapers to support design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability conclusions; these workpapers should comply with Internal Audit's methodology
• Provide effective challenge to management on the design, operating effectiveness, and sustainability of management's remediation efforts and control environment
• Use available technical resources and tools to research and enhance work product and meet departmental goals

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS / RESPONSIBILITIES

As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.

AUTHORITIES / DECISION RIGHTS

As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

CONDUCT & CULTURE RISK

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership's identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring / assessments.

We all are accountable for managing risk.

As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes :

• Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
• At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank's strategic goals
• Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements
• Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings
• Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.

upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC's policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls

• Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders
• Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC's reputation as a leading financial institution

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's / master's degree with a major in economics, statistics, finance, accounting, technology, business administration or related are area preferred
• 2 - 4 years' experience in audit, risk management, risks and controls, technology auditing, credit risk management, and / or project management.
• Superior time management skills, with ability to effectively prioritize
• Strong leadership skills including demonstrated ability to learn quickly with increased independence
• Strong process improvement skills
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Track record of successfully working in cross-function teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to effectively present information within and across team both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint
• Exposure to the regulatory landscape of the banking industry, experience with large US or foreign banking organizations a plus
• Risk data and / or modeling, model risk management experience an asset

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This role operates within a normal office environment
• Travel required : Occasional

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You'll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone's unique talents and empowers teams to do what's right for the client and to do it well.

As part of our team, you will :

• Thrive : Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.
• Connect : Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.
• Develop : Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.
• Prosper : Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 for the New York, New York 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 also may 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 special perks reserved for our team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

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*, 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.

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• 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.

Job Location

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Audit Management, Internal Controls, Operating Effectiveness, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation, Work Collaboratively