Control Testing Manager, U.S. Region Business Controls

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The Control Testing Manager is responsible for actively managing regulatory and operational process control testing activities within the first line of defense US Strategic Business Unit, inclusive of Wealth Management, Commercial and Commercial Real Estate, Private, Personal & Digital Banking. Control Testing Manager will provide oversight and support to internal control testers by reviewing test scripts, design walkthroughs, performing assurance activities, assessing resource and training needs, and driving control design enhancements and efficiencies.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

As a member of the US Chief Administrative Office (CAO), role will actively manage risks to support alignment with the Bank’s Risk Culture, and will drive changes that promote consistency across the lines of business and efficiencies in terms of both control execution and control testing. Core accountabilities include:

• Control Testing Oversight:
  Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of control testing activities for multiple US business lines, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.
• Risk Methodologies:
  Apply sound risk assessment and control testing methodologies to identify, evaluate, and report on control effectiveness.
• Enablement:
  Design, implement and manage automated, technology-enabled and data-driven testing to enhance coverage, accuracy and efficiency.
• GRC Administration and Issue Management:
  Utilize GRC platform(s) to track, manage, and report control testing results and risk issues identified through testing; monitor data to promote timely escalation and resolution.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with business process owners, Independent Risk Management (e.g., Compliance, AML, Credit), and other stakeholders to assist in the identification and maintenance of effective and commensurate control environment.
• Communication:
  Deliver clear, concise, and timely communications to senior management and stakeholders regarding testing outcomes, risks, and remediation progress.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Recommend and implement enhancements to control testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all control testing activities comply with US regulatory requirements and CIBC’s risk management framework.
• Training & Guidance:
  Provide training and support to business partners on control testing standards, methodologies, and GRC usage.
• Management: design and execute resource and training needs assessments to ensure team members have access to appropriate internal and external resources to remain appropriately aligned with evolving expectations.
• Quality Assurance: implement assurance protocols and feedback loop to promote strong testing output, and promote ongoing and continuous professional development of team members.

• You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional certification (CRCM) is preferred. Will accept experience in lieu of degree.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in risk management, control testing, audit, or compliance testing within financial services.
• You have 1-2 years management experience or demonstrating oversight of other team members.
• You portray strong understanding of risk management methodologies and control frameworks.
• You demonstrate the ability to oversee and execute control testing programs across multiple business lines.
• You show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively…