Audit Director, Operations

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What you'll be doing

The Internal Audit Director – Operations Portfolio will focus on leading the Operations Internal Audit team under the direction of the Audit Senior Director – Operations and Validations conducting audits focused on operations activities such as Wire Transfer Operations, ACH, Fraud, Capital Markets Operations, Deposit Operations, and Loan Services.  The Director will also be responsible for audits over Third Party Risk Management, Data Governance, Operational Resilience and Human Resources.  The Internal Audit Director is a leadership position within the US Internal Audit Department responsible for the development and execution of a risk based audit plan that addresses the significant risks relevant to the Operations Portfolio.  The Internal Audit Director develops strong relationships with Operations, Third Party, Data Governance, and Human Resources business partners to obtain an understanding of the risks facing the organization and stay close to new developments impacting the business.  Additionally, the Internal Audit Director role will be responsible for leading, directing, evaluating, and developing audit professionals to ensure audit activities are conducted to high standards of accuracy, rigor, and credibility and according to regulations and industry standards.  The Internal Audit Director will also assist the Audit Senior Director in mentoring and developing the Operations Internal Audit team to ensure team members continue to progress their careers. 

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+ days per week on-site, while other days can be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Assist the Audit Senior Director – Operations in developing a comprehensive audit plan for the Operations Portfolio that addresses key regulatory requirements / expectations and provides a sound third line of defense risk based coverage

• Provide oversight in the execution of the audit plan through the review of detailed project plans that effectively incorporate appropriate risks, scope, staffing requirements, deliverables, timelines, budgets and client availability

• Demonstrate a forward-looking mindset to anticipate what is needed to timely meet objectives and department needs

• Oversee and manage multiple engagements at one time

• Participate in certain committees of the US Region to increase understanding and awareness of current issues and new developments

• Guide department personnel in their careers and provide learning opportunities through coaching and mentoring activities

• Collaborate with team members in Enterprise Internal Audit to ensure a consistent approach to auditing risk and ensure there is a robus