Risk and Governance Analyst

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The US Data Management Office is responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for CIBC US Region, further enhancing data governance, building out our data and analytic capabilities, and developing the US Region data management strategy.

Our strategy is to leverage data and analytics to build competitive advantage to enhance our client focus. To facilitate this, we will:

• Improve our data quality through focused data governance programs and processes.
• Use new data technology to increase agility and reduce cost.
• Become an analytics leader, focusing on continuous advancement.

What You’ll Be Doing

This key position is responsible for supporting the identification and management of data risk across the Bank while implementing data governance practices, monitoring compliance to US Region data policies, standards, and processes.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Client Engagement- Partner with cross-functional risk and control teams to manage Data-related risks, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Assist in ensuring enterprise-wide compliance with the data governance requirements and associated policies
• Control Performance- Implement and operationalize key data governance controls tailored for the US Region, ensuring they are integrated into daily operations and decision-making processes.
• Leveraging Technology- Design, establish, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), as well as control metrics specific to data-related risks, facilitating proactive risk management and reporting.
• Strategic Minded- Conduct ongoing assessments and reviews of data governance and risk controls to ensure their effectiveness and compliance with policies/standards and regulatory requirements.
• Data Risk Identification- Support the operation of the Data Risk Assessment Program by identifying, evaluating, and consolidating comprehensive data risks and needs across the US Region. This role involves collaborating with Assessment Units throughout the US Region, analyzing the Risks and Needs Survey results, and synthesizing findings into clear and actionable reports.
• Data Risk Mitigation- Contribute to the evaluation of control group reviews for data risk associated with third-party engagements, technology initiatives, and change initiatives. The US Data Governance team is responsible for assessing each initiative for data risk utilizing the Operational Risk Taxonomy and recommending control mitigations to reduce risk levels to an acceptable threshold.

Who You Are

• You have a degree/diploma in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in Financial Services or Data Governance.
• You are a strong communicator. Stellar interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• You're self-driven and self-sufficient. You are self-directed and self-driven with strong analytical, logical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• You’re Innovative and Technologically Inclined. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You have a deve