Control Testing Specialist

CIBC US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC US is seeking a Control Testing Specialist to enhance operational and regulatory controls. This role supports the bank's risk culture, involves planning and conducting testing plans, and collaborating with business partners. Ideal candidates have a degree in finance or related fields, plus relevant certifications. CIBC values teamwork and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• Motivated by collaborative success, transforming ideas through teamwork.
• Strong oral and written communication with attention to detail.
• Experience in commercial banking or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks while executing the annual testing plan.
• Conduct process walkthroughs to assess control effectiveness.
• Prepare high quality work papers for management.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Communication Management

Controls Testing

Design Effectiveness

Issue Identification

Risk Management

Operational Control

Business Relationships

Microsoft Products

Teamwork

Education

Degree in finance or related discipline

Relevant audit, risk, or compliance certifications (i.e. CIA, CPA, CRCM)

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

As a member of the Governance and Controls Centralized Testing team, you will actively manage risks to support all CIBC stakeholders in alignment with the Bank’s Risk Culture.

As a Control Testing Specialist, you will build relationships with key business partners and will be responsible for executing the annual testing plan which includes planning, scoping, and conducting full scope and targeted testing of key regulatory and operational controls in accordance with enterprise and federal requirements. You will conduct process walkthroughs in order to assess the design effectiveness of key controls, identify potential control weaknesses and root causes and impacts of deficiencies, and propose appropriate corrective action for any issues identified. Youwill alsogivefeedback for the annual testing plan and recognize opportunities for enhancing the efficiency of the overall testing process.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

How You’ll Succeed

• Collaboration – work closely with business partners to understand the operational and regulatory risks affecting their business.
• Testing Activities – You will conduct design effectiveness reviews to assess the efficiency of processes and perform testing of key operational and regulatory controls to determine effectiveness.
• Workpapers– You will prepare high quality work papers for senior and line of business management and other stakeholders
  
  

Who You Are

• You’re motivated by collaborative success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continually evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best.
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• Your influence makes a difference. You have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• You have a degree in finance or other business-related discipline; Experience in lieu of education will be accepted.
• It’s an asset if you hold relevant audit, risk and/or compliance certifications (i.e. CIA, CPA, CRCM).
• You possess experience in commercial banking or related field.
  
  

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $110,000K - $125,000K 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 special perks reserved for our team members.

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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. 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, 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

40

Skills

Business Relationships, Collaboration, Communication Management, Controls Testing, Critical Thinking, Design Effectiveness, Issue Identification, Microsoft Products, Operational Control, Regulatory Controls, Risk Management, Teamwork

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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