Director, TI&I Regulatory & Audit Management

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What you’ll be doing

CIBC’s Technology Infrastructure and Innovation (TI&I) business spans Technology, Information Security, Deposit Operations, Loan Operations, Payment Operations, Data Management Office, Corporate Real Estate, Corporate Security, Procurement, Operational Resilience, and Risk & Governance. TI&I drives operational excellence by managing the technology and operations required to run the bank, enabling transformation through innovation, and supporting growth objectives with flawless execution of strategic initiatives. 

As the Director, Regulatory & Audit Management, you will play a pivotal leadership role in maturing the TI&I Regulatory Program and managing TI&I’s regulatory and audit activities.  

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 at the time of your interview. (This position may, on occasion, require work outside of standard business hours to ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines and other time-sensitive requirements).

Responsibilities include:

Strategic leadership:  

• Develop, lead, and execute the comprehensive Regulatory & Audit Management Program for TI&I, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite, business objectives, and regulatory expectations.

• Define short, medium and long term goals and devise implementation strategies including goals, responsibilities and milestones.

• Serve as the primary owner and champion of the TI&I Regulatory & Audit Management Program, driving its adoption and integration.

• Develop practical, creative and sustainable business processes to identify and manage risk and ensure that TI&I is in the best position possible to manage audit and regulatory requirements. 

• Continuously assess and evolve the Regulatory & Audit Management Program including establishing frameworks, operating models, templates, and clear roles and responsibilities across a diverse group of stakeholders including internal audit, external audit, and regulators.

• Advise senior executives on trends, risks, and opportunities impacting the regulatory landscape. Lead and mentor a diverse, high-performing team. Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to team members. Promote an inclusive environment, encourage collaboration, and drive collective success.

Regulatory & audit management:

• Leading and coordinating TI&I regulatory & audit activities: Oversee and manage all requests for information, examinations, special projects, and ad-hoc deliverables. Ensure all regulatory and audit engagements are tracked, coordinated, and completed efficiently, with a focus on quality and timeliness.

• Managing multiple, complex priorities in a fast-paced environment: Simultaneously handle numerous initiatives and deadlines, adapting to ambiguity and shifting priorities. Proactively identify potential issues, escalate concerns, and drive timely resolution to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

• Collaborating with partners across all levels and geographies: Work closely with internal stakeholders in Canada and the US, across all three lines of defense, at various levels of seniority. Facilitate cross-functional coordination to ensure regulatory responses are complete, accurate, and reflect a holistic view of the organization.

• Delivering high-quality submissions, reports, and presentations: Prepare clear, concise, and impactful documentation for executive management, regulators, audit, and other stakeholders. Ensure all materials meet regulatory standards and internal expectations for qualit