Sr. Manager, Governance and Standards

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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of CIBC’s Technology Architecture Governance team, will be responsible for providing advice and consultation for the governance of and end-to-end management for enterprise standards.  The role provides governance based leadership, interpreting complex information of technology and cyber and operational requirements into standard requirements.

The Senior Manager, Standards and Governance will work closely with various technology, cyber and business teams to guide the planning, development, and implementation of standards.  This role will lead in the development of new standards, leveraging industry best practice, process improvements that enhance client experience and reduce the risk for the bank.

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

• Leadership – You will work with team members in setting goals and motivate members of the team to achieve them.  You can identify and remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful completion of actions and inspire change

• Understanding Regulatory, Operational Risk and Industry Best Practices – work closely with internal and external partners to assess requirements and facilitate discussions to ensure needs and governance requirements are met

• Continuous Improvement – Participate in, and support Lean Six Sigma in process improvement initiatives, through documentation, delivery and testing of enhancements relevant to in scope processes

• Support Strategic Recommendations – Help with recommendations and assist with data and internal management consulting decisions

• Build strong relationships – lead discussions, listen and ask questions to assure requirements are met as documented and govern sustainability

• Problem Solving  – you can develop creative solutions and new ways of thinking about issues and opportunities

• Champion risk / compliance / governance culture – support end-to-end compliance / risk as a subject matter expert, provide guidance to a diverse team of architecture and technology professionals.  Maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members to resolve organizational, operational and process problems.   

• Verbal and written communication skills -demonstrate ability to convey complex processes and issues, related to governance impacts as well as potential options and solutions.

• Task Management – You have experience guiding and tracking standards to successful completion.  You can provide management with status updates, feedback and reporting with high quality presentations,

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience with 3-4+years in a governance role managing programs with the ability to elicit requirements and understand how to interpret requirements.   Strong ability to manage stakeholders and strong communication skills is a must.

• Problem solving – you have strong problem solving skills, influencing outcomes with stakeholders and exceptional organizational skills

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and 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.

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St, 23rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Emerging Technologies, Project Management Technology, Technical Consulting, Technical Leadership, User Requirements, Work Collaboratively