CIBC

Director, Operational Risk and Program Management

CIBC$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in third party risk management, BCM, or operational resilience
  • Strong communication skills to articulate complex risk concepts
  • Experience in second line of defense risk management is an asset
  • Proven track record in critical thinking and detail-oriented decision making
  • Integrity and commitment to organizational values of trust, teamwork, and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Oversee policy governance and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Establish metrics and reporting systems for decision-making
  • Support strategic execution to heighten policy awareness
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
  • Manage regulatory examinations and internal audits
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and incentive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits program including defined benefit pension plan
  • Employee share purchase plan
  • Generous vacation policy and wellbeing support
  • Opportunity for continuous development with Purpose Day
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing

The Director, Operational Risk and Program Management, serves as a key second line of defense and oversight function, supporting and maintaining CIBC's frameworks, policies, and methodologies for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Business Continuity Management (BCM), and Operational Resilience. The role is responsible for operating and monitoring compliance across these programs, as well as reviewing and syndicating policies and related documents with relevant stakeholders.

To ensure the program remains current and aligned with evolving requirements, the Director continuously monitors regulatory developments and conducts industry benchmarking and, assesses the bank's alignment to these developments across TPRM, BCM, and Operational Resilience pillars.

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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

  • Policy Governance - Oversee the review and enhancement of policies and procedures, ensuring they remain effective and current in light of regulatory changes.
  • Reporting & Innovation - Establish and maintain metrics and reporting systems to support decision-making and regulatory oversight. Drive change and help create and maintain an effective second line program across TPRM, BCM, and Operational Resilience.
  • Strategy Implementation - Support the execution of strategic and tactical programs to maintain high awareness of policy requirements and ensure clear communication across the organization.
  • Team Leadership and Development - Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and client-focused culture.
  • Regulatory Engagement - Oversee and support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and testing reviews, including preparation of materials and drafting responses.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate across business lines, functional groups, and control groups to create awareness, engagement, and focus on program requirements. Conduct benchmarking, gap analyses, prepare reports, escalate issues, and deliver training. Provide ongoing assessment of program effectiveness.


Who you are

  • You can demonstrate experience in third party risk management, BCM and operational risk and resilience practices. You are a strong communicator who is able to describe complex risk concepts, raise awareness, escalate issues, and summarize results to diverse audiences within our bank and to external partners. It's an asset if you have experience in 2nd line of defense based risk management.
  • You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
  • You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
  • 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.
  • Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork and accountability.


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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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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

Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 31st Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Analytical Thinking, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Emerging Risks, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Operational Risks, Operation Risk Management, People Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Management, Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analytics, Risk Assessments, Risk Governance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management Programs, Third Party Risk Management

About CIBC

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The bank is headquartered at Commerce Court in the city's Financial District. CIBC's Institution Number is 010, and its SWIFT code is CIBCCATT. It is one of two Big Five banks founded in Toronto, the other being the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was formed through the June 1, 1961, merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada, the largest merger between chartered banks in Canadian history. The bank has four strategic business units: Canadian Personal and Business Banking, Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. It has international operations in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia, and United Kingdom; Globally. CIBC serves more than eleven million clients, and has over 40,000 employees. The company ranks at number 172 on the Forbes Global 2000 listing.
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