Senior Manager, Data Governance Risk & Controls

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The US Data Management Office (US DMO) is responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for CIBC US Region, further enhancing data governance, building out our data and analytic capabilities, and developing the US Region data management strategy.

Our strategy is to leverage data and analytics to build competitive advantage to enhance our client focus. To facilitate this, we will:

• Improve our data quality through focused data governance programs and processes.
• Use new data technology to increase agility and reduce cost.
• Become an analytics leader, focusing on continuous advancement.

This key position is responsible for strengthening and operationalizing US DMO's control environment. You will own-end-to-end control testing, deficiency oversight, RCSA execution and audit readiness processes. The role requires independent judgment, structured risk analysis and the ability to strengthen control design while improving operational efficiency. You will elevate governance execution from reactive remediation to proactive risk management.

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.

• Control Execution
  - Establish and oversee the US DMO's control execution calendar, ensuring consistent and timely execution of all required controls. Lead coordination with testing functions and ensure readiness of evidence and documentation. Respond to testing inquiries with clarity and defensible documentation.
• Audit Readiness
  - Design and implement a centralized control evidence framework that enables continuous audit readiness and reduces reactive, duplicative requests. Standardize documentation protocols, evidence retention practice and artifact management processes across the US DMO.
• Control Enhancement
  - Drive proactive identification of control gaps and lead enhancement initiatives to strengthen the control environment. Conduct analysis across deficiencies, incidents and control gaps to identify systemic risk drivers and recurring themes. Translate analysis into actionable recommendations that strengthen the control environment.
• Data Risk Mitigation
  - Direct execution of US DMO's risk and control self-assessments, ensuring risks are properly identified, assessed and mitigated. Provide oversight and challenge for line of business data risk control self-assessment reviews conducted across the organization.
• Deficiency Management
  - Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of deficiencies, from intake to closure. Oversee the quality, timeliness and rigor of action plan development and remediation execution. Govern monitoring routines to ensure sustained progress against remediation commitments. Prepare comprehensive closure packets, ensuring all remediation actions are fully evidenced and clearly documented.
• Drive Cross-Functional Engagement
  - Represent US DMO in data governance forums and influence governance alignment across stakeholders. Partner with cross-functional risk and control teams to align data policy, control, process and training updates.

• You have a degree/diploma in accounting, finance, risk management or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial services, data governance, risk management, audit or control oversight within a regulated environment.
• You are a strong communicator. Exceptional interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with all levels of the organization, including senior management,
• You are self-driven and self-sufficient. You take ownership, are self-directed and…