Associate, Centralized Governance & Controls

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What You’ll Be Doing

Capital Markets provides integrated services and products aimed at serving investors as well as corporate and institutional clients globally. The Capital Markets business is a recognized leader in the industry specializing in investment banking advisory services, corporate lending and research.

Working closely with the Director, Centralized Governance & Controls (CGC), the Associate is accountable for the implementation, maintenance and adherence of governance and control initiatives, programs, and processes. The incumbent may also be required to participate in initiatives, projects and committees as assigned.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Control Environment Assessment - Executing controls programs in an efficient and timely manner, including creating test plans, testing controls and communicating results as well as monitoring and managing deficiencies.

• AML - Performing Anti-Money Laundering Quality Assurance.

• Reporting – Creating visually appealing, meaningful and concise management reporting on the status of our Line of Business (LOB) owned deficiencies.

• Single Point of Contact – Supporting our LOBs to meet Enterprise requirements related to Anit-Bribery & Anti-Corruption assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Business Managed Technology, Third Party Governance, enhancing Operational Loss data, Key Risk Indicators and Privacy Incidents.

• Records – Assist the team in ensuring compliance with records requirements.

• Collaboration - Providing our LOBs with advice regarding the development of their policy and procedures, project plans, business requirements, executive presentation materials and training materials. Participation in ad-hoc business and CIBC-wide projects and committees, as required.

• Build Relationships - Liaising on a regular basis with individuals in the various other CIBC LOBs and Capital Markets infrastructure partners (i.e. Finance, Operations, Technology, Risk Management, Compliance, Privacy, Audit) regarding CIBC’s governance and control initiatives and programs. Communicating with policy and program owners when providing data analysis and reports to support policy and program review.

Who You Are

• You have an undergraduate degree in business or equivalent.

• You can demonstrate 2 to 4 years of industry-related experience and have a strong understanding of Capital Markets related products and services. You have the ability to effectively communicate with business partners is essential to success in the role.

• You bring knowledge of operational, regulatory and reputational risks associated with Capital Markets’ LOBs and a comprehension of the policies, standards, processes and controls that need to be in place to mitigate these risks.

• You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge and applying it in order to bring efficiency to your work. Knowledge of audit and testing frameworks in the context of processes and controls is considered an asset.

• You are technically savvy. You have a high degree of computer literacy and familiarity with business tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint) is a must. Experience with process automation components (i.e. Excel Macros) is an asset.

• You’re motivated by collective success. Team player with good communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to be able to think cross-organizationally and build consensus.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.
  
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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-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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-161 Bay St., 9th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Business Effectiveness, Capital Markets, Client Onboarding, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented, Strategic Initiative, Teamwork