Sr Manager, Technology & Cybersecurity

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Technology Infrastructure and Innovation (TI&I) spans the areas of Technology, Information Security, Deposit Operations, Loan Operations, Project Management, Data Management Office, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Security, and Risk & Governance. TI&I delivers operational excellence by effectively managing the technology and operations required to run the bank, enables the bank's transformation by focusing on clients, innovating for the future and simplifying operations and supporting the bank's growth objectives through flawless execution of strategic initiatives.

Governance and Oversight is a First Line control group within the Three Lines of Defense model. As a first line control group, we empower CIBC’s Control Framework, which sets out the objectives for the design of the internal control environment aligned to the Risk Appetite Statement (RAS). We serve the Bank’s strategy to deliver a superior client experience through the stewardship of sustained and effective risk discipline. US TI&I Governance & Oversight enables the Bank’s strategic mandate to maintain financial strength and risk discipline while advancing our purpose-driven culture. We collaborate with the strategic Business Units and work across Functional Groups to grow our business resiliency and value while managing risk. In addition, we steward the processes for assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the internal control environment, and we strengthen the CIBC Risk Management Framework with related policies and processes. 

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Sr Manager, Technology & Cybersecurity, you will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, providing advisory to TI&I Technology and Cyber business leaders, and reporting on operational risk and controls. You support the identification, escalation, assessment, and mitigation of risks in Technology & Cyber, driving continuous improvement in control compliance and procedures. You research and apply industry and organization frameworks to support the organizations during the risk assessment process to identify and evaluate risks and controls according to operational risk standards, policies and procedures. Additionally, you stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting technology and cyber risk and make sound recommendation that influences appropriate risk treatment to minimize residual risk, and partner with the business to remediate existing deficiencies in a timely manner. You work closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain robust control frameworks while acting as an integrator and liaison with all lines of defense with effective communication as you consult on risk profiles, emerging trends, and any new risks arising from regulatory changes.

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

• Internal Client Engagement – Meet with internal clients to understand their priorities and advise them on technology and cybersecurity risk management solutions. Use your knowledge of cybersecurity and technology to protect the organization by providing proactive advisory services to the technology and cybersecurity teams in deploying risk management measures and in remediating known issues.

• Risk Management – Leverage you technology and cyber security risk management expertise to share your knowledge by introducing ideas to the organization to continuously maintain an acceptable risk posture that is aligned with the industry peers, regulatory requirements and CIBC’s risk appetite

• Communication – Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills. You will communicate effectively with internal and external teams, and different lines of business.

• Relationship Management – You’ll create trusted advisory relationships with all partners across all lines of defense, inclusive of Operational Risk Management, Internal Audit, Enterprise counterparts, and control assessment teams.

• Collaboration –  Engaging with cross functional teams across all three lines of defense to foster open communication, value diverse perspectives, ensuring that all voices are heard, and contributing to shared success. You will  build trust within the team, encouraging a supportive environment that enhances creativity and problem-solving.

• Time and Project Management – Leverage your strong project management skills to proactively manage timelines by keeping direct managers and internal client informed of predicted/ preliminary results and proactively communicate reasonable estimated time to completion by avoiding working up to the last minute for every task or adding burden to direct manager or the rest of the organization.

• Understand Requirements – Conduct analysis of processes and functional requirements to provide proactive advice and guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure that the requirements and work packages are appropriately defined and completed.

Who You Are

• You have a degree/diploma in accounting, cybersecurity, technology, finance or a related field. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in technology or cybersecurity front-line testing/ audit/enterprise/operational risk management/or management consulting coupled with professional certification in Technology Risk, Cybersecurity Risk and audit related certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRSC, etc)

• You demonstrate experience in identifying risks and control mitigants in order to provide advisory to the business in managing technology and cybersecurity risks for the organization.  You have worked independently and have experience in working in cross-functional teams where you have successfully influence without authority across all levels of the organization.  You have experience in creating process flow at optimal levels to provide concise depiction of current and future state in order to identify and convey applicable risks and controls.   You’re creative, resourceful and tenacious, and have the ability to clearly depict information that can be communicated and presented in the most engaging and meaningful way.

• You put our internal 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 ensure all critical deadlines are met without adding unnecessary steps or burden to the process that would impact internal clients negatively.

• You embrace and champion change. You’re flexible and can pivot easily. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. You’re an idea generator who can execute on those ideas and lead cross-functional teams toward the finish line.

• You are a strong communicator. Expert interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with all levels of the organization, including senior management, and regulators. You’re a natural at summarizing complex ideas into compelling communications that are simple, brief, clear, accurate, and relevant to the target audience.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. You can comfortably perform ad-hoc statistical analysis using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas and other Aviance Excel functions to determine root causes and trends related to available data.  You support the department and the organization by accurately comprehending data and data sources in order to provide the most meaningful analysis, inclusive of understanding how to work with unstructured date or the need to append additional data to existing data extract from source system.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $112,500 - $187,500 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.

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.

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 8th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Control Frameworks, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Operation Risk Management, Risk Analytics, Risk Assessments, Risk Governance