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.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com
What You'll Be Doing
Stress testing execution & oversight
Execute end-to-end stress testing activities for the U.S. portfolio. for the U.S. portfolio across defined cycles (e.g., planning, production runs, challenge, finalization).
Coordinate inputs, assumptions, model outputs, and control checks to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
Develop and maintain runbooks, timelines, and deliverables tracker; manage dependencies and escalation points.
Analytics, loss attribution & insights
Perform deep-dive analytics on stress loss results, including:
Period-over-period and cycle-over-cycle movements
Key drivers of loss changes (portfolio, exposure, credit quality, macro sensitivity, model/assumption changes)
Segment/product/industry/geography cuts as needed
Produce clear, well-defended narratives to explain results and variances to senior stakeholders.
Scenario analysis & overlays
Support scenario interpretation and sensitivity analysis (e.g., alternative macro paths, parameter shocks, management actions).
Design, document, and implement overlays/judgmental adjustments where appropriate; ensure rationale, governance alignment, and auditability.
Prepare materials for reviews/challenges, including responses to questions and requests for evidence.
Reporting & executive communication
Create executive-ready decks and reporting packages for senior management and governance forums.
Translate technical/model outputs into clear business implications, key messages, and “so what” insights.
Ensure consistency of numbers and narratives across decks, tables, and downstream reporting.
Controls, governance & documentation
Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and documentation standards (methodology notes, assumptions, change logs, QA evidence).
Partner with Model Risk, Internal Audit, and governance teams to support reviews, findings remediation, and documentation enhancements.
Infrastructure / process improvements & UAT
Partner with Technology/Platforms teams on stress testing infrastructure initiatives (data pipelines, automation, reporting tooling).
Define business requirements, participate in testing strategy, execute UAT, document defects, and validate fixes.
Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes and improve data quality, timeliness, and reproducibility.
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 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
Who You Are
- Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics
- 6-10 years of experience in related field
- Nice to have FRM certification
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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $120,000 - $148,000 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-120 S LaSalle St, 8th Fl
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
40
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Requirements, Communication, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Quality Improvement, Deliverables Management, Quality Improvement, Researching, Risk Analytics, Risk Management Strategies
