Change Initiatives Risk Lead

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What you'll be doing

As a member of the US Region Change Advisory & Governance department, you’ll work with an agile and innovative team.  As a Change Initiatives Risk Lead, you’ll facilitate the CIRA reviews with relevant Strategic Business Unit Committees, while providing escalation to the US CIRA Committee (US CIRAC) who will review and challenge change risk reassessments. The CIR Lead will also provide innovative, original ideas, be accountable to broadly defined policy objectives, while championing CIBC values and providing support.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. 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

• Provide risk management oversight and governance in alignment with US Change Advisory & Governance objectives.

• Partner with cross-functional business leaders and key functional areas such as Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit.

• Maintain a central inventory of all CIRA Applicability Assessment Forms; ensures CIRA Applicability Forms are completed and reviewed by Operational Risk Management and/or other applicable Control Groups as needed, prior to finalization.

• Ensure High and Medium inherent risk CIRAs are presented and discussed at US CIRAC; ensure Low inherent risk CIRAs are reviewed by Operational Risk Management and / or other applicable Control Groups as needed.

• Maintain the US CIRAC’s Pipeline Report, and schedules and facilitate CIRA engagement meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.  Manages meeting materials, action items, and tracking of follow up items. 

• Capture minutes of relevant discussion points and collects required sign-offs, files CIRA forms with the Enterprise CIRA Office.   

• Manage the CIRA SharePoint site and conducts semi-annual reviews.

• Ensure final CIRAC meetings are held with business sponsors and cross-functional partners prior to launch dates.

• Maintain full understanding of the change initiative frameworks, risk assessment process, and US Change Advisory & Governance objectives.

• Drive adoption through communication and coordination.

• Recommend and implement ongoing enhancements to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Who you are

• You have a minimum of 8 years experience in Financial Services and Risk Management

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration.

• You have experience in in risk assessment processes, including RCSAs and project management

• You have knowledge of change management and program management

• You have exceptional verbal, written, and communication skills along,  with organizational skills and a strong sense of accountability

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.

• 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 proactive with intellectual curiosity and a bias towards action

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• You have strong presentation skills with executive audience 

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115K - $155K for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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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*, 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, 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.

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