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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.
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The Audit Manager I (Model Risk) will primarily be responsible for executing audit programs in Model Risk. This role will perform testing in model audit programs, document audit results, communicate audit findings to management, conduct continuous monitoring activities and evaluate the adequacy of controls to ensure adherence with internal policies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g. SR 11-7). Core competencies include leadership skills, proficient verbal and written communication skills, critical-thinking skills, ability to learn quickly and build effective working relationships, effective time management skills, and familiarity with audit methodology and risk management principles (e.g. Model Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management and other risk disciplines).
Qualifications
Required
- Master's degree in a quantitative field, e.g. Statistics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience, including model risk audit experience, model development or model validation experience in the financial services industry.
- 2+ years of programming experience in Python, SAS, or R.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with challenging timelines
Preferred
- A PhD in a quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in the development, validation, or auditing in a large financial institution covering Internal Rating-Based (IRB) Models, Regulatory Capital Models, Market Risk Models, Trading Room Pricing models in a large bank.
- Familiarity with risk management principles, preferably in Enterprise Risk Management, Model Risk Management, or financial risk disciplines
Responsibilities
- Conduct audit testing in model audit programs and provide timely feedback to management
- Identify control gaps and/or best practices that help improve business partner operations and ensure an effective control environment for the bank
- Document audit results in a manner that adequately communicates and supports the work performed and conclusions reached
- Assesses, documents, and communicates risks, themes and identified issues in various models to leadership and risk partners in a timely manner. Provides status updates to key stakeholders on programs and specific reviews where warranted.
- Escalate any critical or high risk issues to appropriate leadership
- Make decisions in complex situations requiring solid understanding of risk management framework and the risk and control environment.
- Manage business partner relationships in a manner that fosters cooperation, respect and a positive risk culture/
- Proactively seek relevant education, exposure and/or training opportunities to understand and gain proficiency in Risk Management disciplines , industry best practices and regulations.
- Help advance our purpose-driven culture by demonstrating CIBC values
At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:
- Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.
- Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.
- Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.
- Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.
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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 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
NY-300 Madison Ave., 6th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
40
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Audit Management, Internal Controls, Operating Effectiveness, People Management, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation, Work Collaboratively
