Manager, Governance and Controls

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Manager, Governance and Controls to oversee finance governance and compliance initiatives. This role involves ensuring a robust internal control structure and working with various teams to manage risks effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial products and risk management, along with a university degree in Business Management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in financial products and control activities.
• Background in risk management and process documentation is an asset.
• Completion or working towards an accounting designation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective internal control structure for Finance.
• Test design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Work closely with Accountable Officers on Governance best practices.

Skills

Business Controlling

Client Service

Compliance Monitoring

Project Management

Risk Management Assessment

Education

University degree in Business Management

Job description

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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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Director, Governance, Controls and Finance Operations, the Manager, Governance and Controls, will play a significant role in the implementation of Finance governance, compliance and control initiatives, programs and processes. The position is responsible for ensuring that an effective and well documented internal control structure is in place for Finance in accordance with current governance, risk and compliance requirements. The role works with all related infrastructure groups to ensure that Finance’s risk management and control framework is rigorous and supports the division while being consistent with CIBC’s policies and procedures. The role is also responsible for the test of controls, deficiency management, and assertion process for Finance group.

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 activities - Test the design and operating effectiveness of FPC, RCM and OPC internal controls within Finance, including executing the annual internal control test plan for Finance, scheduling and facilitating walkthroughs, perform management testing and following-up on issues or deficiencies raised by Finance Management, CIBC’s Global Operational Risk Management, internal/external auditors, regulators and the control performers. In addition, facilitate quarterly assertion process for Finance groups, review and provide feedback on existing process and procedure documents, and participate and support the SOMO with key initiatives and projects (e.g. development of end to end Process Map, process documents, etc.), as required.
• Governance – Work closely with the SOMO to provide advice to Accountable Officers on Governance best practices in alignment with CIBC policies and industry standards.
• Operational risk management – Ensure the completion of assigned incident reports, Risk and controls self-assessments and change initiative risk assessments.
  
  

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in or have strong knowledge of financial products (products and processes) and control activities with a minimum of 3-5 years working experience. It would be an asset if you had a background in risk management, process documentation and control design in the context of a financial services organization and/or financial, operational, management and general entity controls to enable the creation of a sound control framework and the continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls across the division. You also have a university degree in Business Management (or equivalent) and completion or working towards an accounting designation.
• 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.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You are a bold and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
• 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. 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 [e-mail]
• 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, French proficiency, 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Banking

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