Audit Manager, Validation Centre of Excellence

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In this role you will provide insight and proactive control advice to improve the overall control environment within CIBC. You will participate in the planning, execution and reporting of large and/or complex regulatory and non-regulatory remediation validations across various CIBC business lines, specifically Enterprise Risk Management, Administration, People, Culture and Brand and Anti Money Laundering and Compliance portfolios. You will design and execute audit steps to complete validations and you will also provide and independent opinion on the design and operating effectiveness of management's remediation including an opinion on controls in accordance with industry best practices.

You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal business partners within Internal Audit and across the three lines of defense.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote

• Audit effectiveness and execution – Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute remediation validation activities and effectively manage multiple activities at different stages to ensure completion within required timelines. You will communicate regularly on progress and issues to ensure timely execution on team's deliverables and at a high level of quality and compliance with audit standards.

• Audit reporting – You will drive the development of deficiency remediation closure memos where you objectively assess the adequacy of management remediation activities and their potential impact on the business and to the CIBC Group of Companies while presenting them in a clear, concise, and professional way.

• Strong relationship management – Provide trusted and proactive advice to business partners as they progress through their remediation activities. You will partner closely with the Enterprise Risk Management, Administration, and People, Culture and Brand teams to ensure optimized progress on CIBC's deficiency remediation and validation activities.

• Communication – Demonstrate clear, concise, and influential written and verbal communication skills when reporting on the validation's status. Develop strong internal and external relationships through ongoing communication on progress of engagements and providing advice on risk, control, and regulatory matters.

• You can demonstrate experience in having a comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices and accounting principles and processes, and strong knowledge with a focus on Enterprise Risk Management, Administration, People, Culture and Brand and Anti Money Laundering and Compliance portfolios and the related regulatory environment in Canada.

• You are a certified professional. Typically, this knowledge is acquired through obtaining an auditing or accounting designation (e.g., CPA-CA, CMA, CGA, ACCA, CIA, FRM, CRMA), a business degree (e.g., MBA), in addition to business experiences either in the banking or financial services industry or internal/external audit assurance and consulting services.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.

• You are 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 are 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…