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What You'll Be Doing

As a member of CIBC’s Technology Architecture Risk Practice team , will be responsible for providing advice and consultation for risk, regulatory and Industry best practices. The role provides risk and compliance based leadership, interpreting complex information of technology risk stream of compliance programs and regulatory requirements. Leading discussions for auditors, deficiencies, SOMO activities, risk issues and governance concerns in alignment with the CIBC Operational Risk Management Framework and regulators (e.g OSFI) requirements.
The Sr. Consultant, Risk and Governance develops, recommends and facilitates activities aligned to CIBC operational risk practices and regulatory requirements, including alignment to the Technology Risk Management Policy.  The Sr. Consultant will take part as a key stakeholder in various risk assessment (CIRA, RCSA) to provide effective review and challenge of risk related to technology architecture. This role will support the Architecture Risk team’s mandate and responsibilities by collaborating with key stakeholders and control partners across the enterprise, helping to demonstrate effective risk oversight and challenge accountabilities. You will work closely with business and technology partners to identify, manage, mitigate, and monitor risk within the technology architecture group.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll succeed

Understanding Regulatory, Operational Risk, and Industry Best Practices- Work closely with internal and external partners to assess requirements and facilitate discussions, ensuring that all needs and risk/governance requirements are met.

Architecture Risk Practice- Identify, review, and develop corrective actions related to risk and mitigation activities associated with the Technology Architecture Risk Methodology.

Risk Management Assessments- Conduct CIRA, deviation, triage risk assessments, and architecture solutions risk assessments.

Document Architecture Risk Processes- Develop documentation for key and non-key controls.

Oversight of Risk, Compliance, and Governance Culture- Support end-to-end compliance and risk as a subject matter expert. Provide guidance to a diverse team of architecture and technology professionals, maintain a collaborative work environment, and assist team members in resolving organizational, operational, and process challenges.

Build Strong Relationships- Effectively interact and build relationships across departments. Lead discussions with auditors, address deficiencies, manage SOMO activities, and resolve risk and governance concerns. Demonstrate strong relationship management skills to obtain buy-in and close identified issues.

Creative Thinking- Approach challenges with a creative mindset, identifying opportunities and thinking like a business owner to ensure effective risk management and oversight.

Visionary Perspective- Anticipate future trends and developments in your discipline, conduct research, and proactively plan for emerging themes and scenarios.

Verbal and Written Communication Skills- Clearly convey complex processes and issues, articulate related risk and governance impacts, and present potential options and solutions effectively.

Who You Are

You have more than 5 years of experience in a risk or governance role, where you have managed programs, elicited requirements, interpreted risks, and identified appropriate mitigations. You demonstrate strong stakeholder management and communication skills, along with the ability to analyze and interpret data and conduct gap analyses. Additionally, you are proficient in Microsoft applications.

Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

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 put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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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*, 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 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, 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, 22nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Collaborating, Data Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Process Engineering, Process Strategy, Project Management, Researching, Risk Compliance, Risk Management