Audit Manager

CIBC US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC US is seeking an Audit Manager focused on Capital Markets to lead audit engagements, manage teams, and deliver high‑quality audit reports in a dynamic environment. You will partner with senior management to assess risks and controls across Capital Markets activities.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, CPA/CIA, and strong project management and communication skills. A hybrid work arrangement is offered with 2+ days on-site in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• CPA and CIA certifications are preferred.
• CFA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Audit Engagement Management: oversee audits from planning to report.
• Project Leadership: manage complex engagements and multiple projects.
• Team Development: coach and develop audit staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

CIA

Job description

As an Audit Manager focused on Capital Markets, you'll play a key role in CIBC's US Internal Audit team. You’ll manage and execute audit engagements across a portfolio of Capital Markets activities, ensuring that all work aligns with CIBC’s Internal Audit methodology and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities include leading audit teams, reviewing workpapers, analyzing findings, and developing actionable recommendations. You’ll foster a collaborative and innovative environment, provide coaching and feedback, and build strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders. Your expertise will help maintain transparency throughout the audit lifecycle, proactively manage projects and resources, and deliver comprehensive coverage of relevant risks and business processes.

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

• Audit Engagement Management – Manage a portfolio of assigned audits, including staffing, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and completion of the audit plan.
• Project Leadership – Lead and manage larger, more complex audit engagements and projects, sometimes concurrently, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Team Development – Provide guidance, feedback, and learning opportunities to audit team personnel, fostering professional growth and a positive team culture.
• Stakeholder Relationship Building – Develop strong relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders, facilitating open communication and collaboration.
• Risk Assessment & Reporting – Identify risks and controls within business processes, design audit programs, review workpapers, and draft high-quality audit reports with minimal oversight.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to a team-oriented culture by sharing information, resolving conflicts, and supporting other project teams as needed.

Who You Are

• You have relevant education and certifications. You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or working towards the designation is a plus.
• You bring extensive audit experience. You have 7+ years of relevant experience, including Capital Markets activities and products, as well as exposure to FINRA, CFTC, and Security-Based Swap Dealer (SBSD) regulations.
• You’re a strong project manager. You demonstrate project management skills, including the ability to handle shifting priorities and complex, ambiguous situations independently.
• You’re an effective communicator and collaborator. You possess strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with a high level of expertise in collaborating with internal and external parties.
• You lead with integrity and professionalism. You exemplify a strong work ethic and operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with prior managerial experience.
• Values matter to you. You bring integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to CIBC’s purpose-driven culture.

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This role has an expected salary range $145,000 USD - $190,000 USD based on experience, qualifications, and location (salary differential for different locations will be discussed during the interview). 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, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and 401(k), plus other special perks 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.

This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship