Consultant, Governance

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.
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- 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
- Job Description
- What you’ll be doing

As part of the CIBC Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Governance & Control team, you will provide support to the business in consulting on effective management of material, systemic and emerging operational, strategic and business risks. A key aspect of the role is to execute all key control testing activities for CIBC Wood Gundy, Private Banking, Commercial Banking, CPIC and CIBC Trust, in order to ensure adherence to the CIBC Control Program, while effectively managing the risk profile of the business and at the same time keeping the client experience top-of-mind. The incumbent will be a collaborative, hands-on consultant in dealing with executives and key partners on risks, key controls and/or deficiencies related to existing processes, policies, projects, and new initiatives.
- How you’ll succeed
- Leadership - Take leadership in implementing the key control testing activities for Wood Gundy, and other Wealth Management and Commercial Banking businesses and products as required;
- Monitoring Activities - Monitor the work/activities of others within Wood Gundy frontline offices and other Wealth Management and Commercial Banking businesses and products as required, to ensure adherence with all CIBC and LOB governance requirements;
- Compliance - Follow up and ensure the successful implementation of action plans to close identified Internal Audit and Compliance deficiencies as required
- Communicate - Effectively communicate with internal partners and regulators, including investigations and preparation of correspondence.
- Be Proactive - Identify opportunities to elevate our fraud risk practices, make processes more efficient and take the time to see them through to fruition.
- Who you are
- You can demonstrate experience in full-service brokerage/investment firms.
- Ideally, you have a strong understanding of internal control, risk management, regulatory compliance, operating procedures, and key process standards. Successful completion of the following courses is an asset but not a requirement: Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH), Branch Managers Course (BMC).
- 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 give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
- Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - 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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan and Moment Makers, 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.
- What you need to knowYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permitAt 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.- What you need to know-
- You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must hav