Manager, Governance and Controls - Toronto, Canada - CIBC

CIBC

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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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.

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Job Description:

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Director, Governance, Controls and Finance Operations, the Manager, Governance and Controls, will play a significant role in the implementation of Finance governance, compliance and control initiatives, programs and processes.

The position is responsible for ensuring that an effective and well documented internal control structure is in place for Finance in accordance with current governance, risk and compliance requirements.

The role works with all related infrastructure groups to ensure that Finance's risk management and control framework is rigorous and supports the division while being consistent with CIBC's policies and procedures.

The role is also responsible for the test of controls, deficiency management, and assertion process for Finance group.

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 13 days per week onsite, while other days will be remote._

NOTE:
THIS IS A 12 MONTHS CONTRACT/SECONDEMENT ROLE FEB FEB 2024

How You'll Succeed

Control activities - Test the design and operating effectiveness of FPC, RCM and OPC internal controls within Finance, including executing the annual internal control test plan for Finance, scheduling and facilitating walkthroughs, perform management testing and following-up on issues or deficiencies raised by Finance Management, CIBC's Global Operational Risk Management, internal/external auditors, regulators and the control performers.

In addition, facilitate quarterly assertion process for Finance groups, review and provide feedback on existing process and procedure documents, and participate and support the SOMO with key initiatives and projects (e.g. development of end to end Process Map, COE process documents, etc.), as required

Governance - Provide guidance on the documentation and design of an effective internal control structure in accordance with current governance, risk and compliance requirements (including FPC, RCM and OPC streams).

Identify and escalate issues/areas of concern in a timely manner.

Ensure compliance with all policies and guidelines (internal and external) and that deficiencies are resolved in a timely and effective manner.

Operational risk management - Support Finance groups by ensuring compliance with requirements for the Operational Risk Framework and related standards and procedures.

Provide guidance and best practices to Finance groups for preparation of process documentation (e.g. business process narratives and maps), including facilitating Finance in the identification of risks and development of mitigation strategies, acting as a compliance and control liaison to analyze and report internal operational loss events, reviewing external operational risk incidents for likelihood/impact at CIBC and supporting the execution and management of Risk Control Self Assessment for all groups under Finance defined by Global Operational Risk Management

Who You Are- Values matter to you.

You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork and accountability.- You can demonstrate experience in or have strong knowledge of financial products (products and processes) and control activities with a minimum of 3-5 years working experience.

It would be an asset if you had a background in risk management, process documentation and control design in the context of a financial services organization and/or financial, operational, management and general entity controls to enable the creation of a sound control framework and the continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls across the division.

You also have a university degree in Business Management (or equivalent) and completion or working towards an accounting designation.- You embrace and champion change.

You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.- 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're 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.- You act like an owner.

You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.- You