Senior Consultant, Information Technology Compliance

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

The  Senior Consultant, Information Technology Compliance will be responsible for providing advice and consultation for Business Managed Technology or Shadow IT as part of the Enterprise Governance team. The role provides technical leadership, interpreting complex information and participating in business review sessions to influence decisions regarding the use of technology to support compliance objectives. The Senior Consultant develops, recommends and facilitates activities required for strengthening the Governance program, review current controls and build new controls to keep up with the changing technology landscape. The role independently resolves a variety of ambiguous challenges with organization-wide impacts, devising new methods using strong analytic and inductive thinking.

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

• Understanding and Documenting Requirements - Work closely with stakeholders and control groups to gather requirements and lead discussions to assess impact to Business Managed Technology and update the program requirements as applicable.
  • Prepare and validate documents around areas such as scope clarification, requirements, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Identify and assess new tools and application types from emerging technologies and keep the program relevant to emerging and changing technology landscape  

• Solution Design - Build solutions that meet business requirements and compliance requirements.
  • Recommend approved alternatives that align with organizational policies, governance and meet Business needs.
  • Partner with the IT department to implement new solutions or enhance existing systems to close functionality gaps.

• Evaluating Risks and Ensuring Compliance – Assess the compliance and security risks posed by various applications.
  • Collaborate with the compliance and security teams to ensure data governance policies are adhered to.
  • Develop policies and procedures to govern IT tool usage across the organization. Develop action plans to mitigate risks.
  • Support periodic audits to ensure ongoing compliance with IT policies.

• Leading and Mentoring – Support Business owners and understand the end-to-end Governance requirements to guide Business effectively.
  • Maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members to resolve organizational, operational, and process problems.
  • Driving strategic alignment by contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives to improve IT governance  
  • Provide regular reports and insights to stakeholders and senior leaders on trends, risks, and mitigation efforts.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 3-4 years of experience: in a governance role with experience in creating and implementing Enterprise Governance Programs and Controls
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, security, and business units.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, building and presenting reports.
• It’s an asset if you have at least 2 years of experience with Business Managed Technology or Shadow IT alongside regulatory compliance experience within financial services sector.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and compliance standards.
• 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 give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• 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 [email protected]

• 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, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Applications Development, Business Requirements, Business Systems Analysis, Data Governance, Governance Framework, Governance Management, IT Compliance Management, IT Governance, IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), IT Process Improvement, Managed IT Services, Operational Efficiency, Regulatory Risk, Strategic Objectives, System Applications, Technical Leadership