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The Global Operations Risk Management (GORM) Portfolio Management Group acts as a second line of defense (2LOD), ensuring that the bank's operational risk and control frameworks, policies, standards and procedures are understood and used effectively to manage operational risk. This includes working with assigned lines of businesses to identify, measure, mitigate and monitor operational risk.

What you’ll be doing

The Sr. Consultant, reports to the Director, TPRC, and provides independent challenge and proactive oversight and assessment of operational risks, with a focus on Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience domains. As second line of defense, you are responsible for all aspects of operational risk management and control framework requirements including the identification, measurement, management, monitoring and control of operational risk. In this capacity, the Senior Consultant will build partnership with the lines of business and risk partners across CIBC to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to managing risk.

The Senior Consultant, Operational Risk is a seasoned expert and contributes to the oversight of CIBC’s global operational risk exposures. The role uses deep knowledge to advise on the governance and management of operational risk and the implementation of effective plans and standards.

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.

How you’ll succeed

Advisory Support and Independent Challenge - Collaborate with partners in your assigned business and subject matter experts (SMEs) across the 1st line of defense (1LOD), Control Groups, regional partners to ensure operational risk is appropriately identified/assessed, monitored/measured and mitigated. Be able to demonstrate the qualities of being a pragmatic and solutions-oriented individual.
Collaboration, relationship building and effective challenge - Establish strong working relationships across all business units, control groups, and regional partners, 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.
Communicate effectively – You demonstrate clarity of thought in both written and verbal communications. You will facilitate productive risk discussions and outcomes and will develop and deliver strong reporting content, presentations and assessment summaries on an ongoing basis for senior audiences and risk committees.
Metrics and reporting – Contribute information to the content of reports for delivery to the Board, Senior Management, governance committees on third party, business continuity and operational resilience risk status, trends, issues and mitigation strategies/plan; Support the development of key risk and performance metrics to monitor risk.
Proactive oversight and assessment – You will review operational practices, risk assessments, controls, deficiencies and other relevant information to form an independent view of operational risks. You will identify material and emerging risks through proactive risk reviews and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators and External Events. You will effectively communicate areas or concern to ensure appropriate risk mitigation actions are taken.

Who you are

You can demonstrate experience in 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.
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.
Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to synthesize detailed information and communicate insights and conclusions in an impactful way.
You’re 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 love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.

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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.
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 Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Management (BCM), Control Frameworks, Decision Making, Emerging Risks, Group Problem Solving, Operational Resilience, Operational Risks, Operation Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analytics, Risk Assessments, Risk Governance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Third Party Risk Management

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