Senior consultant operational risk

CIBC
Chicago, IL

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

U.S. Technology Infrastructure and Innovation (US TI&I) spans the areas of Technology, Information Security, Third Party Governance Office, Fraud Management, Corporate Investigations, Deposit Operations, Loan Operations, Business Continuity Management, Operational Resiliency, Project Management, Data Management Office, Corporate Real Estate, Physical Security, and Risk & Governance. TI&I delivers operational excellence by effectively managing the technology and operations required to run the bank, enables the bank's transformation by focusing on clients, innovating for the future and simplifying operations and supporting the bank's growth objectives through flawless execution of strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

US TI&I Risk and Governance is a first line of defense team which supports the departments referenced above. The Senior Risk Consultant will work closely with US TI&I Management and 2nd and 3rd lines of defense (Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit) to develop and implement well managed risk practices to ensure activities do not exceed the risk tolerance of the organization.

As a Senior Consultant, Operational Risk, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and reporting on an Operational Risk based program for LOBs within US TI&I. Responsibilities will including leading Risk and Controls Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRAs), as applicable. You will be responsible for leading and managing day-to-day deficiency and risk issue remediation; designing and implementing new controls and special projects, updating and maintaining a risk and control inventory, and remediating any gaps and inadequacies. You will also lead, coordinate, and liaise between US TI&I LOB Management and other lines of defense and collaborate with business units in developing and monitoring corrective action plans when responding to Audit, Compliance, Self-Assessed, or regulatory examination findings. You will also lead deficiency validation work once remediation is complete. You also provide risk guidance in developing, reviewing and maintaining operational risk and compliance policies and procedures as it relates to US TI&I Lines of Business. The Senior Risk Consultant also maintains awareness of regulatory changes across the industry, analyzing how the changes will affect the line of business, and creating a strategy to implement such changes within US TI&I.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview

How You’ll Succeed

  • Executive relationship management – Works with and collaboratively consult with executive business partners in the LOB, while also collaborating with business partners in the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense for all matters relating to risk management. Manage relationships at director and senior director level, within the assigned LOB. Represent risk governance and controls for LOB initiatives.
  • Risk assessment/risk consulting – Work closely with LOB partners to proactively identify risk exposures and control gaps. Analyze and synthesize risk exposures, operational losses, root causes and control gaps. Lead the assessment and recommendation of self-assessed deficiencies to mitigate risk exposures and control gaps. Lead all Internal Audits, Compliance Exams, AML/ CEEP, and GORM Reviews for the LOB regarding audit scope review & finalization, requests for information, fieldwork support and potential deficiency management. Lead deficiency validation documentation once remediation is complete.
  • Risk subject matter expertise – Understand and communicate requirements related to fraud, AML, compliance, data, and transaction processing risks. Be able to translate risk requirements into process and controls. Identify efficiency opportunities within existing processes to ensure process
  • Control framework design/execution/management – Understands and communicate Control Framework requirements to LOB partners to ensure awareness and understanding and impacts. Lead the completion of CIBC Control Framework requirements, including Risk and Controls Self Assessments (RCSAs), Key Regulatory Indicators (KRIs). Act as the Maintenance Officer for Operational Process Controls (OPCs), Financial Process Controls (FPCs) and Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) controls.


Who You Are

  • You must demonstrate 5+ years of experience in. Audit/Enterprise/Operational Risk Management/or Management Consulting, leading and addressing daily deficiency and risk remediation activities; developing and implementing new controls and managing special projects. You have a deep understanding of the risk assessment framework and experience performing end to end LOB risk and controls self-assessments covering key risks and controls. A strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements to perform and ensure an appropriate level of testing, an experience within financial, operational, compliance and reputation risks is required. You bring solid project management skills with the ability to adapt to change quickly, multi-task and demonstrate flexibility in prioritization based on requested tasks. BS or MS (Risk Management, Business, Finance or similar). It is also an asset if you have experience auditing LOBs within US Technology.
  • You give meaning to data: You possess Data analysis and visualization skills using Excel or other analysis software. Additionally, you are comfortable performing ad-hoc statistical analysis using Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, and other advanced Excel functions to determine root causes and trends related to testing failures.
  • You are a strong communicator. Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with senior leaders of the organization.


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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $140,000- $175,000 based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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*, 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 [email protected]
  • 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, 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

IL-Illinois - Virtual

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Control Frameworks, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Operation Risk Management, Risk Analytics, Risk Assessments, Risk Governance


Posted 2025-10-21

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