Change Initiatives Risk Lead

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What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Director, US Region Change Advisory & Governance, the Change Initiatives Risk Lead is accountable for leading and coordinating the Change Initiative Risk Assessment (CIRA) process for change initiatives across the Combined US Operations (CUSO). The role will facilitate the CIRA reviews with relevant Strategic Business Unit Committees, while providing escalation to the US CIRA Committee (US CIRAC) who will review and challenge change risk reassessments.

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.
 

Responsibilities

• Provide risk management oversight and governance in alignment with US Change Advisory & Governance objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional business leaders and key functional areas such as Risk Management, Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit.
• Maintain a central inventory of all CIRA Applicability Assessment Forms; ensures CIRA Applicability Forms are completed and reviewed by Operational Risk Management and/or other applicable Control Groups as needed, prior to finalization.
• Ensures High and Medium inherent risk CIRAs are presented and discussed at US CIRAC; ensures Low inherent risk CIRAs are reviewed by Operational Risk Management and / or other applicable Control Groups as needed.
• Maintains the US CIRAC’s Pipeline Report, schedules and facilitates CIRA engagement meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.  Manages meeting materials, action items, and tracking of follow up items. 
• Captures minutes of relevant discussion points and collects required sign-offs, files CIRA forms with the Enterprise CIRA Office.   
• Manages the CIRA SharePoint site and conducts semi-annual reviews.
• Ensure final CIRAC meetings are held with business sponsors and cross-functional partners prior to launch dates.
• Maintain full understanding of the change initiative frameworks, risk assessment process, and US Change Advisory & Governance objectives.
• Drive adoption through communication and coordination.
• Recommend and implement ongoing enhancements to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum of 8 years experience in Financial Services and Risk Management
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in risk assessment processes, including RCSAs
• Experience with project management
• Knowledge of change management and program management
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strong sense of accountability and urgency
• Detail oriented with the ab