Manager, Treasury/Finance Governance & Controls

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is seeking a Manager of Governance and Controls in Toronto. The role supports Treasury and Finance governance and control initiatives while ensuring compliance with risk management practices. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in financial services, strong knowledge in control activities, and a relevant degree. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial services or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of control activities and documentation.
• Ability to champion change and develop high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement Treasury and Finance governance and compliance initiatives.
• Test design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Work with Accountable Officers on governance best practices.

Skills

Financial products knowledge

Risk management

Control activities

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in Business Management

Progress towards accounting designation

Job description

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 Treasury and 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 Treasury and Finance in accordance with current governance, risk and compliance requirements. The role works with all related infrastructure groups to ensure that Treasury and 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 Treasury and 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 Treasury and 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 Treasury and 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. A university degree in Business Management (or equivalent), along with completion of or progress towards an accounting designation, would be considered an asset.
• 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\'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.
• 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

Accounting Advisory, Accounting Processes, Accounting Standards, Deliverables Management, Employee Relationships, Financial Modeling, Financial Recordkeeping, Leadership, Management Reporting, Treasury Processes