Director, Strategy and Corporate Development in Toronto, Ontario

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What you’ll be doing

As the Director, Third Party Risk Assessment, you will be joining CIBC’s Third Party Governance Office (TPGO) within the Cybersecurity, Third-Party and Resilience (CTPR) team. You will develop, implement and manage an enterprise-wide third party risk assessment approach; proactively monitor emerging third-party risk and serve as the Subject Matter Expert for the third party risk management program to stakeholders across the Bank.

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

• Risk assessment – Maintain for the Third Party Risk Assessment program, ensuring risk assessment data is accurate, complete and in compliance with program requirements; provide data-driven enhancement opportunities and automation to ensure an efficient process. review risk decisioning recommendations

• Leadership and Managerial Accountabilities – Provide leadership and effective management of business unit staff to influence employee commitment to the organization, to the CTPR teams, and to their job. As a manager of people, this job must ensure all employees within the business unit comply with all applicable CIBC and LOB policies, standards, guidelines and controls

• Cross-functional Relationships: Maintain internal relationships include CIBC executives and senior management with regular contact with, Procurement, Lines of Business, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and Legal and regional program stakeholders;

• Maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies – You will liaise with external suppliers and professional associations to understand industry leading risk assessment practices. You will also stay abreast of Regulatory developments and assess the impact to CIBC and recommending proactive measures to ensure Regulatory compliance is maintained

Who you are

• You have demonstrated experience in process engineering and optimization . You are “data forward” with an ability to give meaning to data and make sense of complex information. You’re confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. It’s an asset if you have experience with data analysis tools such as, Tableau or Alteryx

• You embrace and champion change. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• 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 shared vision.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you’re empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Communication, Leadership, People Management, Strategic Thinking, Third Party Risk Management

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities – a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.