Senior Consultant, BCM Governance & Controls

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What You’ll Be Doing

Fusion Continuity, Crisis and Regulatory Reporting oversees and manages the close coordination of all business continuity management (BCM) related activities within our Bank to reduce CIBC's risk to ensure

that under conditions of significant business interruption or crisis that CIBC can continue to operate and be restored safely, effectively and efficiently. The Senior Consultant, BCM Governance and Controls (G&C) is responsible for supporting the overall mandate of the Fusion Continuity, Crisis and Regulatory Reporting group through strategic and tactical process initiatives focused on supporting CIBC SBUs and LOBs in the strategic management of BCM .The mandate of this team is to is to ensure an effective enterprise BCM governance framework that is consistent with regulatory requirements and industry best

practices/standards is developed, maintained and adhered to across the enterprise.

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.

How You’ll Succeed

• Business Interruption Risk (BIR) Risk Associate: Fulfill the enterprise-wide accountabilities of BIR risk associate, meeting all requirements within the Operational Risk Management. Programs administered by Global Operational Risk Management (GORM).This includes BCM taxonomy, participation in committees, participation in/approval of Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), Scenario Programs, Key Risk Indicators, Recovery and Resumption Plans, Control Framework, Policy reviews and Change Initiative Risk Assessment (CIRAs).
• BCM Policy and Standards & Guidelines: Annual review and updates of the BCM Policy and corresponding Standards & Guidelines.
• BCM Regulatory Compliance Oversight: Provide regulatory compliance oversight by ensuring the identification, assessment, and communication of new and amended regulatory requirements within the RCM Program. Oversee risk assessment and mitigation activities, challenge and monitor business unit compliance, manage deficiencies, and contribute to effectiveness assessments. Support transparent reporting to senior management and the Board on the adequacy of controls in alignment with regulatory guidelines. Activities include monthly analysis and reporting of regulatory changes through the various risk programs, review of quarterly and annual deliverables, and support for understanding future regulatory changes through consultation papers.
• Change Initiative Risk Assessment (CIRA): Review all CIRAs presented for appropriate BIR content and controls, and ensure those changes do not adversely affect/encourage/enable an increase in BIR.
• Third Party Risk Assessments (TPRA): Review contracts, rated by the LOB as high or medium, through the TPRA process from the point of view of BIR. Provide a risk assessment to the business indicating the level of BCM risk and commentary as to whether there are sufficient risk mitigating processes in place.
• BCM Ongoing Monitoring: Assess the Suppliers Business Continuity documentation on an ongoing basis, using a risk based approach. Leverage existing tools and processes to complete due diligence reviews.
• BCM Governance and Controls: Liaise with assigned CIBC business units in their management of BIR risks affecting the line of business (LOB) and operational risk policies/mitigation strategies that reflect enterprise wide and industry standards. Provide subject matter expertise on BIR and related business issues including business protocol, processes, policies and procedures, key risk areas and controls, the operational loss experience and business strategies. Quarterly assessment of BIR control within the CIBC control framework. Perform enterprise wide risk assessment of supplier, vendor and technology risks. Participate in BCM internal audit process.

Who You Are

• You demonstrate experience in Risk Management (BCM and Disaster Recovery) activities within a financial institution.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• 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.

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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 [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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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