Senior Consultant, Strategic Planning & Control Effectiveness

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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 (G&O) 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.

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.

As the Senior Consultant, Strategic Planning & Control Effectiveness
, you will lead the advancement of TI&I’s control environment. You will develop and execute Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) strategies, ensuring the control environment is robust, effective, and aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• GRC Strategy Leadership: Develop, execute and continually assess comprehensive GRC strategies aligned with enterprise risk appetite, business goals, emerging risks and regulatory expectations. Maintain and enhance operating models for strong collaboration, accountability, and transparency. Drive initiatives to enhance the internal control framework using emerging technologies. Advise senior executives on GRC trends and strategic opportunities.
• Control Effectiveness and Performance Monitoring: Utilize data analytics, automation and AI to strengthen control design, monitoring and reporting. Design and implement continuous control monitoring frameworks to ensure real‑time oversight of controls and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to rationalize, standardize, and centralize controls while ensuring control coverage against regulatory requirements and standards. Monitor control performance and conduct regular reviews to ensure controls adapt to evolving business needs and risks.
  
  Develop dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborating with partners across all levels and geographies: Facilitate cross‑functional coordination by working closely with internal stakeholders in Canada and the US, across all three lines of defense, at various levels of seniority.
• Driving continuous improvement through technology and innovation: Identify opportunities to enhance the control environment by leveraging new technologies, automation, and AI tools. Streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve overall program effectiveness.
• Supporting teams with training, consultation, and tools: Serve as a trusted advisor on risk management, control design, and compliance matters. Develop and deliver training sessions, provide expert consultation, and equip teams with resources to manage the control environment effectively. Foster a positive risk culture of awareness and accountability.

• Proactivea dvisory: Proactively identify and evaluate risks, ensuring that controls are designed and implemented to mitigate risks effectively, while maintaining a forward‑looking view of the control environment by staying informed on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry best practices. Provide expert guidance to business and technology teams on risk management, control design, and compliance, acting as a thought leader by applying advanced concepts to drive control maturity and…