Audit Manager, Technology

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In this role, you’ll support Internal Audit groups by ensuring suitable coverage of technology risk within the audit universe, providing guidance and training. You’ll be expected to be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for application development, security, access and data related controls in in‑house and outsourced application environments. You’ll lead or participate in various audits and objectively evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT application development, security, access and data related controls across the audit entity portfolio.

You’ll perform and document your work in accordance with CIBC Internal Audit methodology and you will be accountable for the quality of audit procedures and documentation prepared by you.

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 2‑3 days per week on‑site, while other days will be remote.

• Risk reviews – Lead and contribute to the development of the annual Audit Plan for IT application development, security, access and data related risk coverage across all audit groups. Through in‑depth understanding of IT risk, including changes to the regulatory and business environments, train, guide and mentor auditors in IT application development, security, access and data related requirements and best practices.

• Report audits – Communicate trends in risk and control issues to Internal Audit executives and contribute to reports to senior management on the results of ongoing reviews of IT application development, security, access and data across CIBC. As the subject matter expert, when required, review contracts and provide feedback to Procurement and other stakeholders, ensuring that audit rights are included.

• Quality control – Complete quality assurance reviews of IT applications audit work program in a representative sample of entity audits, reporting trends and providing guidance and training where required.

• You can demonstrate experience in having a broad and deep knowledge and understanding of risks associated with application development, application access and security, automated application controls, regulatory requirements and best practices in technology controls. You will also have knowledge of auditing practices, procedures and principles sufficient to analyze client operations, assess risks, and select the most suitable audit approach.

• You’re a certified professional. You have a current accreditation in any of the following: CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor; CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional;
  In‑depth knowledge of COBIT and working knowledge of ITIL, ISO and NIST frameworks.

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

• 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 embrace and champion change. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

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

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…