Governance Manager

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. Reporting to the Senior Director Governance & Business Effectiveness you will lead the execution of 1B activities for Risk Management which may include control testing deficiency validation control and deficiency advisory operational risk program support control environment reporting and other governance support activities. You will manage a team responsible for assessment the design and operating effectiveness of controls for assigned Business Units and oversee the identification tracking and monitoring of deficiencies to ensure they are resolved in a timely and effective manner. You will also ensure robust documentation updates and ongoing maintenance of the control management process and control descriptions in alignment with the Control Management Policy and related standards.

Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 2-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

Provide Strategic Advice - You will lead the team in: providing guidance on the documentation and design of an effective internal control structure in accordance with current governance risk and compliance requirements including Financial Process Control Regulatory Compliance Management Control and Operational Process Control streams as per CIBC methodology; and managing and monitoring various processes including control framework activities Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) Change Initiative Risk Assessment (CIRA) assertions and governance activities such as inter-company services documentation and reporting Business Managed Technology (BMT) support and Privacy SPOC.
Build Key Relationships - You will liaise with Risk Partners where appropriate on the design of key controls to ensure they mitigate high inherent risks. Strong Leadership - You and your team will act as a business partner providing effective and value-added governance and control support to business functions within Global Risk Management and to ensure an effective and efficient control environment.
Creative thinking You will think differently see opportunities where challenges and efficiency opportunities appear to exist and propose and implement creative solutions.
Project management You will provide rigor and structure around the scheduling and organizing of the workflow. You can demonstrate 7 years of experience in control testing in Risk Management Governance & Controls Business Effectiveness or Audit. It is an asset if you understand CIBCs control and deficiency management framework and requirements.
You have experience coaching employees and driving successful team performance.
Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
You can demonstrate experience in and have strong working knowledge of risk assessment control concepts and methodologies that can be used in a regulatory compliance management context.
You give meaning to data through analytics and reporting Report to the senior executives on the status of the control environment which may include control testing results deficiency remediation status and related KRIs.
#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.
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. Analytical Thinking Continuous Improvement Techniques Emerging Risks Group Problem Solving Leadership Operation Risk Management Predictive Modeling Regulatory Requirements Risk Analytics Risk Management Framework