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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.

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What you’ll be doing

The Senior Audit Manager is responsible for delivering core audit services within the designated lines of business. They will act as a people leader for a team of auditors and be part of a multi-skilled audit team. This team has specific technical expertise to conduct risk-focused audits of various business processes and operations. The team also provides advice to senior and executive management on designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls. Through day to day activities, the Senior Audit Manager will also actively demonstrate support for CIBC’s purpose to help make client and employee ambitions a reality. This role includes Auditor-in-Charge opportunities and with the Portfolio Director, the individual will manage audit engagements through all phases of the audit including reporting to management. They will also promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, standards, guidelines and relevant legislation, identify internal control weaknesses and advise clients of efficiency or effectiveness opportunities.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• People Leadership - Develop and lead a team of auditors through the entire cycle including hiring, developing, and performance management.

• Audit Project and Stakeholder Management - Plan and lead or conduct audits of medium and large complexity businesses reflecting the assessment of audit risk to support the IA Annual Plan through all phases including planning, fieldwork and reporting. Identify and fully understand the key business processes and their inherent risk, the control environment, both at the management or operational levels and the potential residual risks. Identify business control deficiencies and assess the materiality and potential impact on the business and CIBC. Discuss and obtain client agreement on the severity of the weaknesses identified and the materiality of the unmanaged risk(s). Prepare audit reports in accordance with IA Division standards for review and discussion with business management and obtain business management’s commitment to corrective actions that are realistic and mitigate the risk and exposure in the long term.

• Teamwork facilitation – Work collaboratively with audit management and other audit team members to plan and execute risk-based audits, and perform continuous monitoring of management’s control environment. Participate in internal projects aimed at improving and simplifying audit processes.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in planning and executing risk-based operational audits, including comprehensive knowledge of audit practices, risk assessment principles, control and deficiency methodologies. You possess a solid understanding of applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to Retail Banking within a large financial institution. You typically have 5-10 years of audit or related experience. A Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, along with a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CIA, MBA) or equivalent business experience, is considered an asset.

• 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 understand that success is in the details. You are detail-oriented and notice things that others may overlook. Your critical thinking and analytical skills inform your decision-making process. You can deliver clear and concise documentation that is free of errors and grammatical mistakes. You approach your work with professional skepticism and intellectual curiosity, proactively researching and questioning information to ensure accuracy and completeness. set

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

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• You're driven by collective success. You have strong communication skills and know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• You are a bold and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and driving successful team performance.

• Values that matter to you. You have a strong work ethic and you embody our core values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Audit Management, Business Management, Coaching, Communication, Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Leadership, Management Reporting, Operating Effectiveness, People Management, Relationship Management, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation