Senior Audit Manager, Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL)

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

In this role you will provide leadership in improving the control environment within CIBC. You will  join a small team of multi-skilled professionals to develop, implement and execute a comprehensive approach to auditing the Real Estate Secured Lending (RESL) portfolio.  You will build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal colleagues within Internal Audit and business partners across all three lines of defense. You will promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, standards, guidelines, and relevant legislation.  Additionally, the senior manager is responsible for ensuring activities are conducted to high standards of accuracy, rigor, and credibility, and according to regulations and industry 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

• Audit effectiveness & project management – Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to plan, track and execute multiple activities at different stages to ensure completion within required timelines.  Communicate regularly on progress and issues and review work to ensure a high level of quality and compliance with audit standards. 

• Project management expertise – You will lead the development and tracking of detailed project plans that effectively incorporate appropriate risks, scope, staffing requirements, timelines, budgets and business partner coordination as required.  You will develop procedures, roles and responsibilities, standards and best practices that exemplify high standards of accuracy, rigor, and credibility and according to regulations and industry standards.

• Audit reporting - Produce periodic summary reports where you objectively assess and convey the adequacy of the audit work completed in that period in a clear, concise and professional way.

• Communication - Demonstrate clear, concise and influential written and verbal communication skills when issuing strategy documents, recommendations and audit memos, discussing audit findings, resolving conflicts or interacting with CIBC executives, regulators and external auditors.   

• Relationships - Develop strong internal and external relationships through ongoing communication on progress of engagements and providing advice on risk, control and regulatory matters. Provide trusted and proactive advice to internal partners as they progress through their Real Estate Secured Lending audit plans.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience of 5 years in auditing practices and accounting principles and processes, and strong knowledge with a focus on retail banking, ideally real estate secured lending, and the related Canadian regulatory environment

• You’re a certified professional. Typically this knowledge is acquired through obtaining an auditing or accounting designation (e.g., CA, CMA, CGA, CPA, ACCA), a business degree (e.g., MBA), in addition to business experience either in the banking or financial services industry or internal / external audit assurance and consulting services

• 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

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You are confident using data analytics tools (e.g. Excel) to identify areas for enhanced testing and in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity

• 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.

• 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.

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