Senior Consultant, Supplier Risk Management

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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What you'll be doing

As part of the Supplier Risk Management team, you will leverage your extensive experience in risk management to review independent assurance reports (such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.) to identify and assess potential risks, ensuring that CIBC's technology and business stakeholders meet stringent security goals and objectives. As a Senior Consultant, you will support the Centre of Excellence by managing risk intake, assessment, and reporting activities, ensuring our technology and business stakeholders meet high security standards. You'll collaborate closely with line of business teams, third-party suppliers, and technology partners to proactively identify risks and provide practical, actionable recommendations. Your assessments will be thoroughly documented and clearly communicated to management, helping drive informed decision-making.

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, spending 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You'll Succeed

• Advisory and assessment services – Conduct advanced third-party due diligence, and provide expert recommendations to strengthen CIBC's information security posture. Use your expertise in reviewing independent assurance reports (such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, CSAE 3000) to help stakeholders manage supplier risks effectively.

• Relationship building – Collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to develop comprehensive risk profiles, provide clear remediation guidance, and ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting of supplier risk. Grow your professional network and deepen relationships to support CIBC's supplier risk management objectives.

• Leveraging technology – Use and enhance risk management tools and databases to maintain accurate supplier risk tracking and awareness. Share your knowledge by contributing to the design and implementation of security assessment and monitoring processes across the organization, enabling business partners to better manage third-party risks.

Who You Are

• You're goal oriented. You're motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your ability to think critically will guide and enhance your decision-making process.

• You're motivated by development - You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

• You're a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in Risk management. It's an asset if you hold certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CISM.

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• 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 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-

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we're actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, Vendor Risk Management, Vulnerability Management

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