Job Description

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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.To learn more about CIBC, please visitWhat youll be doingThe Associate Vice-President (AVP) will oversee the operational resilience, business continuity, and third-party risk management functions at CIBC. This role is critical in ensuring that CIBC and its third parties remain operational resilient, can effectively respond to disruptions within CIBCs risk tolerance, and CIBC maintains compliance with regulatory requirements. In carrying out this mandate, this role will provide leadership, oversight and effective challenge in risk management processes, tools and programs, including internal control reviews to assess operational effectiveness, deficiency management, and risk monitoring. The AVP works in close partnership with business unit management, control groups and peers in Risk Management to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach of delivery and information.At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.How youll succeedStrategic oversight and collaborative guidance Provide an independent perspective on operational resilience practices, in addition to operational risk and controls to effectively manage third party and business continuity risks. In partnership with Business Unit Management and their executive leaders, and in accordance with the Operational Risk Management Framework and the Control Framework, provide guidance, challenge and oversight in the assessment and establishment of internal controls and treatment of risks.Collaboration, relationship building and effective challenge - Establish strong working relationships across all business units and control groups, with a goal to develop heightened awareness and provide effective challenge regarding operational resilience, third party risk management and business continuity risk management across the bank.Operational risk oversight and support - Lead and support operational risk tools and programs (eg. RAS/KRI, CIRA, RCSA, Operational Incident Report, Risk Reviews, Control and Deficiency Management, Objective Assessment, etc.) where AVP mandate has coverage, including providing portfolio management support.Risk governance and regulatory compliance - Work closely with GORM peers and key stakeholders to ensure relevant frameworks, policies, and standards are operationalized, monitored for compliance and effectively challenged, and adhere to regulatory requirements. Provide executive and Board level support regarding CIBCs operational resilience posture.People leadership and team development - Provide people leadership to develop the team and provide direction necessary to achieve strategic, business, and financial plans.Who you areYou can demonstrate experience in and have advanced knowledge of processes within the Operational Resilience, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity Management domains and strong knowledge in other activities that support operational resilience including Technology, Cyber and Data.Youre a certified professional. Advanced degree in Business or related field or equivalent professional experience with a minimum of 10-15 industry-related experience.You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.Youre focused on excellence. You are not satisfied with the status quo and are motivated to find the best and most effective way to execution.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 are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust, teamwork and accountability.#LI-TAWhat CIBC OffersAt 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 conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC 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 contactYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 31st FloorEmployment Type RegularWeekly Hours 37.5Skills Business Continuity Management Operations, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Models, Business Objectives, Control Assessment, Control Self Assessments, Executive Presenting, Internal Control Assessment, Leadership, Operational Leadership, Operational Resilience, People Management, Planning Operations, Professional Judgement, Risk Management, Sound Judgment, Strategic Objectives, Strategy Development, Third Party Risk Management, Vendor Management

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