Senior Auditor

As a member of CIBC’s team, the Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting risk-focused audits primarily covering Operations, Data Risk and Governance & Third Party Risk Management; advising business units on the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls; and promoting compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards, control policies, and applicable legislation. The role applies advanced concepts to provide expertise in the development and completion of audit reports, risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and other activities as assigned. The Senior Auditor works with business units to assess the adequacy of controls and develop realistic solutions to control-identified weaknesses using best practices. Acting as a resource integrator for their area, the role independently resolves complex matters, advising the business of best practices to help mitigate short or medium term risks and exposures. The role includes audit execution, teamwork facilitation, and project management. The Senior Auditor assesses key business risks and evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of related processes and controls; identifies and communicates internal control weaknesses and inefficiencies to business line management; advises management and business partners of best practices and promotes compliance with CIBC policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The role works collaboratively with audit management and other audit team members to plan and execute risk-based audits, report audit results and perform continuous monitoring of management’s control environment. The Senior Auditor participates in internal projects to improve and simplify audit processes and manages multiple audit assignments at different stages of the audit cycle, completing required tasks on a timely basis and communicating regularly with the team and manager to provide updates on progress. The position requires experience in planning and executing audits, comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices, accounting standards, regulatory requirements and Risk Management principles, and knowledge of Retail Banking within a large financial institution. A Bachelor or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance and a professional designation (e.g., CPA, MBA, CIA, FRM, CRMA) or equivalent business experience is an asset. The role values attention to detail, critical thinking, data analysis, collaboration, influence, and living the company values of trust, teamwork, and accountability. The work environment is hybrid with 1-3 days per week on-site and other days remote.