Sr. Consultant, Technology Architecture

at  CIBC

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.
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What you’ll be doing
As a member of CIBC’s Technology Architecture Risk Practice team, you will be responsible for providing advice and consultation for risk, regulatory and Industry best practices. The role provides risk and compliance based leadership, interpreting complex information of technology risk stream of compliance programs and regulatory requirements. Leading discussions for auditors, deficiencies, SOMO activities, risk issues and governance concerns in alignment with the CIBC Operational Risk Management Framework and regulators (e.g OSFI) requirements.
The Sr. Consultant develops, recommends and facilitates activities aligned to CIBC operational risk practices and regulatory requirements, including alignment to the Technology Risk Management Policy. You will take part as a key stakeholder in various risk assessment (CIRA, RCSA) to provide effective review and challenge of risk related to technology architecture. This role will support the Architecture Risk team mandate and accountabilities through collaboration with key stakeholders and control partners across the enterprise, enabling demonstration of risk oversight and challenge responsibilities to reduce and mitigate risk.
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 during your interview.

How You’ll succeed

• Understanding Regulatory, Operational Risk and Industry Best Practices - Work closely with internal and external partners to assess requirements and facilitate discussions to ensure needs and risk / governance requirements are met.
• Build strong relationships – A key attribute you will have will be your ability to effectively interact and build relationships internally across different departments. You will be leading discussions for auditors, deficiencies, SOMO activities, risk issues and governance concerns. When issues are identified, obtaining buy-in to close these issues is challenging and requires strong relationship management skills to be successful
• Creative Thinking – You will think differently, see opportunities where challenges appear to exist, you think like a business owner and care about the proper risk management and oversight to mitigate risks
• You Have a Vision – You can see ahead, you research what is happening in your discipline, you are curious, you look to predict themes and trends and plan for what could be
• Oversight risk / compliance / governance culture – support end-to-end compliance / risk as a subject matter expert, provide guidance to a diverse team of architecture and technology professionals. Maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members to resolve organizational, operational and process problems.
• Verbal and written communication skills - demonstrate ability to convey complex processes and issues, related risk / governance impacts as well as potential options and solutions.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience with 5+years in a risk/governance role managing programs with the ability to elicit requirements and understand how to interpret risk and identify mitigations. Strong ability to manage stakeholders and strong communication skills is a must.
• Understanding data – you have strong abilities around analyzing and understanding data , as well as gap analysis expertise.
• Productivity tools – you have proficient skills in Microsoft applications
• Problem solving – you have strong problem solving skills, influencing outcomes with stakeholders and exceptional organizational skills
• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
• You put our 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 understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you’re empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.
• Subject to 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, French proficiency, 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.

Expected End Date
2024-12-02
Job Location
Toronto-161 Bay St., 22nd
Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Researching, Risk Management, Waterfall Project Managemen

Please refer the Job description for details