Specialist, US TI&I Operations Control Assessment

** What you’ll be doing
** CIBC’s Technology Infrastructure and Innovation (TI&I) business spans Technology, Information Security, Deposit Operations, Loan Operations, Payment Operations, Data Management Office, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Security, Procurement, Operational Resilience, and Risk & Governance. TI&I drives operational excellence by managing the technology and operations required to run the bank, enabling transformation through innovation, and supporting growth objectives with flawless execution of strategic initiatives.

The Governance and Oversight team within TI&I operates as a First Line team in the Three Lines of Defense model, enabling risk discipline, business resiliency, and value creation while strengthening the CIBC Risk Management Framework.

As the Specialist, US TI&I Operations Control Assessment you will:
* 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**
* ** Manage Risk:
** Use your knowledge to help the team keep risks under control and meet industry and regulatory standards.
* ** Understand Needs:
** Analyze processes and requirements and give clear advice to make sure work is well-defined and completed properly.
* ** Stay Organized:
** Plan projects well, keep everyone updated on progress, and communicate realistic timelines.
* ** Improve and Automate:
** Look for ways to make processes better and use technology to automate routine tasks.
* ** Work with Others:
** Collaborate with different teams, including risk, compliance, and audit, to ensure a united approach.
* ** Support Clients:
** Meet with internal clients to understand their needs and offer advice on risk and technology solutions.
* ** Communicate Clearly:
** Share information in a clear and concise way through reports and presentations.
* ** Build Relationships:
** Develop trust and strong working relationships across all teams.
* ** Keep Learning:
** Stay up to date on new trends and best practices in operations and controls.
* ** Deliver Results:
** Use insights from technology to find control gaps and help the organization make better decision
** Who you are**
* ** You have a degree/diploma**. You hold a degree or diploma in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, and bring 2–5 years of experience in front-line testing, audit, enterprise or operational risk management, or management consulting. You possess one or more professional certifications relevant to operational control testing. You have hands-on experience conducting or managing internal and external audits, and a strong understanding of audit methodologies and standards.

You are adept at designing and executing control testing plans, including walkthroughs, sampling, and substantive testing, using both manual and automated techniques. You work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams, successfully influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* ** You are skilled in creating
** process flows that clearly represent current and future states, enabling effective identification and communication of risks and controls. Your creativity, resourcefulness, and tenacity enable you to present information in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner.
* ** You have a strong understanding of
** risk management and control testing.
* ** You have experience implementing
** or supporting RPA and AI solutions within audit, compliance, or control testing environments.
* ** You advocate for
** the adoption of digital tools and foster a culture of continuous improvement within your team or organization.
* ** You leverage data analytics
** and AI-driven insights to inform your approach to control testing and risk assessment.
* ** You stay up to date with
** technological advancements and proactively acquire new skills to remain at the forefront of innovation in control testing.
* ** You demonstrate awareness of
** emerging technologies and proactively seek opportunities to apply them in control testing processes.
* ** Values matter to you**. You bring your real self to work, and you live our…