We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What You’ll Be Doing Capital Markets provides integrated services and products aimed at serving investors as well as corporate and institutional clients globally. The Capital Markets business is a recognized leader in the industry specializing in investment banking advisory services, corporate lending and research. Working closely with the Director, Centralized Governance & Controls (CGC), the Associate is accountable for the implementation, maintenance and adherence of governance and control initiatives, programs, and processes. The incumbent may also be required to participate in initiatives, projects and committees as assigned. 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 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. How You’ll Succeed Project Management: Supporting the Line of Business (LOB) on CIBC-wide project implementation, including the development of policy / procedures, development of project plans, business requirements, executive presentations, and training materials. Expected to be leading and facilitating meetings with key stakeholders to work towards a project plan with key milestones, to subsequently be socialized with executives. Supporting with the management of records, using approved repositories and ensuring the businesses are in adherence with company policy. Control Environment Assessment: Executing controls programs in an efficient and timely manner, including creating test plans, testing controls and communicating results and findings to the executive team. Being able to work closely with the business to identify critical operations, perform end-to-end walkthrough of transactions, testing for design and operating effectiveness of Capital Markets controls. Reporting: Creating visually appealing, meaningful and concise management reporting to provide valuable insights to the Capital Markets executive team, by aggregating data through the use of available tools (i.e. Microsoft Excel, macros, Power BI, etc.). Single Point of Contact: Supporting our LOBs to meet Enterprise requirements related to Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption assessments, Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Business Managed Technology, Third Party Governance, enhancing Operational Loss data, Key Risk Indicators and Privacy Incidents. Ad-hoc Centralized Processes and Product Initiatives support: Supporting the greater Capital Markets business by helping to act as delegated support for functions such as tracking employee completion of CIBC’s Mandatory Training Program, facilitating the delivery of mandatory compliance trainings, tracking mandated risk leave and assisting with the Product Initiatives onboarding process facilitating an established approval process. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Providing our LOBs with advice regarding the development of their policy and procedures, project plans, business requirements, executive presentation materials and training materials. Participation in ad-hoc business and CIBC-wide projects and committees, as required. Liaising on a regular basis with individuals in the various other CIBC LOBs and Capital Markets infrastructure partners (i.e. Finance, Operations, Technology, Risk Management, Compliance, Privacy, Audit) regarding CIBC’s governance and control initiatives and programs. Communicating with policy and program owners when providing data analysis and reports to support policy and program review. Who You Are You have an undergraduate degree in business or equivalent. CFA or CPA is an asset. You can demonstrate 2-4 years of industry-related experience and have a strong understanding of Capital Markets related products and services. Ability to effectively communicate with business partners is essential to success in the role. Project management skills would be an asset. You bring knowledge of operational, regulatory and reputational risks associated with Capital Markets’ LOBs and a comprehension of the policies, standards, processes and controls that need to be in place to mitigate these risks. You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge and applying it in order to bring efficiency to your work. Knowledge of audit and testing frameworks in the context of processes and controls is considered an asset. You are technically savvy. High degree of computer literacy and familiarity with business tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint) is a must. Experience with process automation components (i.e. Excel Macros) is an asset. You’re motivated by collective success. Team player with good communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to be able to think cross-organizationally and build consensus. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability. #LI-TA What CIBC Offers At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. Subject to program terms and conditions What you need to know CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. Expected End Date 2026-06-05 Job Location Toronto-161 Bay St., 9th Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Business Effectiveness, Capital Markets, Client Onboarding, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented, Strategic Initiative, Teamwork At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.
