Audit Manager, Validation Centre of Excellence

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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

In this role you will provide insight and proactive control advice to improve the overall control environment within CIBC. You will participate in the planning, execution and reporting of large and/or complex regulatory and non-regulatory remediation validations across various CIBC business lines, specifically Finance and Treasury. You will design and execute audit steps to complete validations and you will also provide and independent opinion on the design and operating effectiveness of management's remediation including an opinion on controls in accordance with industry best practices. You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal business partners within Internal Audit and across the three lines of defense.

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

• Audit effectiveness and execution – Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute remediation validation activities and effectively manage multiple activities at different stages to ensure completion within required timelines. You will communicate regularly on progress and issues to ensure timely execution on team's deliverables and at a high level of quality and compliance with audit standards.
• Audit reporting – You will drive the development of deficiency remediation closure memos where you objectively assess the adequacy of management remediation activities and their potential impact on the business and to the CIBC Group of Companies while presenting them in a clear, concise, and professional way.
• Strong relationship management – Provide trusted and proactive advice to business partners as they progress through their remediation activities. You will partner closely with the Finance and Treasury team to ensure optimized progress on CIBC's deficiency remediation and validation activities.
• Communication – Demonstrate clear, concise, and influential written and verbal communication skills when reporting on the validation's status. Develop strong internal and external relationships through ongoing communication on progress of engagements and providing advice on risk, control, and regulatory matters.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in having a comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices and accounting principles and processes, and strong knowledge with a focus on Finance and Treasury and the related regulatory environment in Canada.
• You are a certified professional. Typically, this knowledge is acquired through obtaining an auditing or accounting designation (e.g., CPA-CA, CMA, CGA, ACCA, CIA, FRM, CRMA), a business degree (e.g., MBA), in addition to business experiences either in the banking or financial services industry or internal/external audit assurance and consulting services. 
• 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 are 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 are driven by collective success. You 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.
• 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-

• 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, Communication, Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, Operating Effectiveness, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation, Work Collaboratively

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