We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
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What you’ll be doing
Risk Management is led by Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer and is accountable on matters relating to the independent oversight of the management of risks inherent to CIBC’s activities. These risks include but are not limited to ensuring that effective processes are in place for the identification, management, measurement, monitoring and control of operational, reputation and legal, strategic, market, credit, investment and liquidity risk, collectively “CIBC Risk”, incurred by CIBC’s retail and wholesale businesses, infrastructure and corporate governance groups.
The Compliance Department provides timely and proactive advice and independent oversight of CIBC’s compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Together with the businesses, the Compliance Department works to manage and mitigate regulatory risk.
Reporting to the Senior Director, the Senior Compliance Officer provides specialized expertise, advice, independent monitoring and oversight regarding the bank’s Lending business for CIBC with a focus on its Real Estate Secured Lending products.
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. 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
You will support the Canadian Retail Banking Compliance mandate, in consultation with the Senior Director as necessary, as follows:
Compliance Oversight – You will lead the assessment of development and introduction of new products, services and business initiatives; advising on mitigating controls (including policies/procedures) necessary to address regulatory risks; timely and on-going identification, risk assessment and communication of changing regulatory requirements; effective and timely discussion, escalation and reporting of regulatory compliance risks and issues; establishing an appropriate regulatory compliance culture and supporting the business in achieving its strategic objectives while ensuring effective management of regulatory compliance risk and control processes.
Regulatory Oversight – You will analyze new and pending laws, regulations and industry commitments that affect areas of responsibility ensuring that relevant issues and organizational risks are identified and raised for consideration by management in formulation and revision of policies and procedures for regulatory compliance. You will also provide advice, recommendations and assistance in developing policies, procedures, training, and communications to ensure compliance.
Issues Resolution Management – You will oversee or monitor the satisfactory resolution of complex, contentious or sensitive regulatory compliance issues, with significant product or business line implications, such as implementation of new client disclosure requirements, action plans to address a procedural non-compliance issue identified by external regulators, actions to address regulatory compliance control deficiencies, etc. Ensure that all significant compliance issues, such as deficiencies or regulatory risks are reported to the Senior Director, the VP Compliance, the Chief Compliance Officer and senior management, as appropriate.
Who you are
- You can demonstrate experience in CIBC’s organizational structure, and organizational initiatives within your assigned business area(s), including new products, technologies and applications as well as their implications in order to ensure that the business is in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations and internal procedures.
- It’s an asset if you have knowledge of regulatory/compliance policies, procedures and methodologies, sufficient to draft strategies and provide leadership in resolving regulatory compliance issues or experience in Audit, Internal Control, Legal or Compliance for a financial institution.
- You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
- You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
- Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust, teamwork and accountability.
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.
Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 31st Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Objectives