Sr. Analyst, US Operational Risk Management

CIBC US; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Incentive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, &

Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401(k)

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Senior Analyst in US Operational Risk Management in Chicago. The role supports execution, reporting, and enhancement of the US ORM program, with exposure to portfolio management, risk assessments, program governance, change management, and more.

The position offers a hybrid work setup (3 days on-site) and covers multiple ORM teams across Commercial, Private, Digital Banking, Capital Markets, and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in consulting or financial institutions.
• Experience in risk management, governance, and reporting processes is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support recurring US ORM program execution activities, including RCSA reporting and loss metrics.
• Participate in operational risk assessments and related activities by gathering data and documenting outcomes.
• Contribute to project-based assignments across US ORM teams based on business needs.
• Develop and maintain program materials, guidance, procedures, and training content.
• Build knowledge of CIBC’s US ORM framework, governance practices, and program requirements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Continuous Improvement Techniques

Control Frameworks

Group Problem Solving

Operation Risk Management

Risk Assessments

Risk Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

The Senior Analyst, US Operational Risk Management, supports the execution, reporting, and continuous enhancement of the US Operational Risk Management program. This role is intended to provide broad exposure across US ORM through a combination of recurring accountabilities and project-based assignments supporting multiple ORM teams. The role will help build foundational operational risk management knowledge across areas such as portfolio management, risk assessments, program governance, change management, control testing, reporting and analytics, third party risk management, business continuity, operational resilience, cyber risk, data risk, fraud risk, and physical security risk management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support recurring US ORM program execution activities, including RCSA program reporting, operational loss metrics and related management reporting.
• Participate in operational risk assessments and related program activities by gathering data, preparing materials, documenting outcomes, tracking follow-ups, and supporting timely execution.
• Contribute to project-based assignments across US ORM teams based on business needs, providing the analyst with exposure to different aspects of the operational risk program.
• Support the development and maintenance of program materials, guidance, procedures, job aids, meeting materials, and training or change management content.
• Build knowledge of CIBC’s US operational risk framework, risk culture, governance practices, and applicable program requirements while developing the skills necessary to progress within US ORM.

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 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

The scope of this mandate includes all Combined US Operations including Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Private Wealth, Private, Personal, and Digital Banking, Capital Markets, and supporting infrastructure teams including US Chief Administrative Office & Technology, Data, and AI.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 + years of experience in Consulting or Financial Institution

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $83,000 - $95,000 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

What CIBC Offers

• 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-Chicago, 70 W Madison St Fl 8

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Control Frameworks, Group Problem Solving, Operation Risk Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Monitoring