Change Initiatives Risk Lead

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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)What you'll be doingReporting to the Director, US Region Change Advisory & Governance, the Change Initiatives Risk Lead is accountable for leading and coordinating the Change Initiative Risk Assessment (CIRA) process for change initiatives across the Combined US Operations (CUSO). The role will facilitate the CIRA reviews with relevant Strategic Business Unit Committees, while providing escalation to the US CIRA Committee (US CIRAC) who will review and challenge change risk reassessments.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.Responsibilities

Provide risk management oversight and governance in alignment with US Change Advisory & Governance objectives.

Partner with cross-functional business leaders and key functional areas such as Risk Management, Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit.

Maintain a central inventory of all CIRA Applicability Assessment Forms; ensures CIRA Applicability Forms are completed and reviewed by Operational Risk Management and/or other applicable Control Groups as needed, prior to finalization.

Ensures High and Medium inherent risk CIRAs are presented and discussed at US CIRAC; ensures Low inherent risk CIRAs are reviewed by Operational Risk Management and / or other applicable Control Groups as needed.

Maintains the US CIRAC’s Pipeline Report, schedules and facilitates CIRA engagement meetings with cross-functional stakeholders. Manages meeting materials, action items, and tracking of follow up items.

Captures minutes of relevant discussion points and collects required sign-offs, files CIRA forms with the Enterprise CIRA Office.

Manages the CIRA SharePoint site and conducts semi-annual reviews.

Ensure final CIRAC meetings are held with business sponsors and cross-functional partners prior to launch dates.

Maintain full understanding of the change initiative frameworks, risk assessment process, and US Change Advisory & Governance objectives.

Drive adoption through communication and coordination.

Recommend and implement ongoing enhancements to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum of 8 years experience in Financial Services and Risk Management

Bachelor’s degree required

Experience in risk assessment processes, including RCSAs

Experience with project management

Knowledge of change management and program management

Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills with a strong sense of accountability and urgency

Detail oriented with the ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively to varying audiences

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels

Proactive with intellectual curiosity and a bias towards action

Results driven, comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities

Strong presentation skills with executive audience

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.

Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.

Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.

Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.

California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment (https://us.cibc.com/en/about-us/california-consumer-privacy-act-employment.html)What CIBC OffersAt 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 conditionsWhat 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, 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 LocationIL-120 S LaSalle StEmployment TypeRegularWeekly Hours40SkillsBusiness Effectiveness, Business Processes, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Leadership, Long Term Planning, Project Management, Strategic ObjectivesAt 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.