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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you’ll be doing** The Director of US Global Operational Risk Management (GORM) Testing sustains and enhances monitoring and oversight testing routines across the US bank. This role develops US testing plans and provides regular reporting of the operating environment across first line defense business activities. This includes providing independent effective challenge over first line of defense control activities and outcome-based testing routines. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal_ _for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work,_ _you’ll be on-site in our Chicago, IL office three days a week._ **How you’ll succeed** + Identify and report control gaps, ineffective operating environments, or non-adherence to internal/external requirements across the US banking environment. + Promote a proactive risk management culture that includes managing internal relationships to influence promote acceptance and implementation of leading practice including regulatory expectations. + Remain current on regulatory changes and industry leading practices, control frameworks, and control testing techniques to ensure CIBC Operational Risk Management meets regulatory expectations and is effective and efficient. + Recommend enhancements to first line of defense business partners – primarily within the context of the control and control testing environments – to enhance oversight, operational efficiency, and effectiveness. + As a key contributor, this job has the authority to raise concerns as well as recommend opportunities to business processes to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. + As a manager of people, this job has the authority to assign tasks to employees within their span of control, select individuals for hire, assess individual performance, make employee compensation decisions and take disciplinary measures up to and including termination. **Who you are** + You possess 10 years of relevant work experience in the financial industry is desired. Large Financial Institution or Large Foreign Banking Organization second line of defense experience is preferred. + You have At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity control testing and/or second line of defense independent effective challenge over first line of defense cybersecurity control testing activities. + You exhibit strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements. + You have a bachelor’s degree preferably in information systems, computer science, information technology, network security, or cybersecurity. + You are a cyber related subject matter expert with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and tools. + You have desired certifications include Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). + You portray excellent leadership and business planning skills. + You have working knowledge of risk assessment, control concepts and methodologies that can be used in an Operational Risk context. + You exhibit a solutions-oriented mindset, excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. + You demonstrate solid understanding of regulatory expectations and leading practices of the financial industry specifically for risk management with an emphasis on operational risk management. + You can demonstrate CIBC’s core values (i.e., trust, teamwork and accountability); + You are a good conceptual thinker and ability to synthesize complex information into clear and precise business solutions. + You can manage multiple projects and/or initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines. At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of **_$170,000K - $190,000K_** 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. _T_ _his positio_ _n does not offer visa sponsorship._ **\#LI-TA** **California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment (https://us.cibc.com/en/about-us/california-consumer-privacy-act-employment.html)** **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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + 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-70 W Madison St, 9th Fl **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 40 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Business Risks, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Emerging Risks, Group Problem Solving, Hiring, Leadership, Operational Risks, Operation Risk Management, People Management, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Framework, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.