Audit Director, Capital Markets

What you’ll be doing

As the Audit Director, Capital Markets you’ll lead a multi-skilled audit team within the Capital Markets portfolio and oversee large or complex audits throughout all phases, including planning, execution and reporting. You’ll build and maintain strong professional relationships with the Capital Markets business, internal colleagues and other internal and external stakeholders by providing trusted advice or assurance on governance, internal controls and risk management activities. You’ll also be responsible for managing the team’s performance and development, monitoring of key business risks and regulatory requirements, project management and leading various continuous improvement initiatives.

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

• Audit effectiveness & project management – Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute risk-based audits, report audit results and perform continuous monitoring of management’s control environment. Effectively manage multiple audits and internal projects at different stages to ensure completion within prescribed timelines. Communicate regularly on progress and issues. Review audit work to ensure a high level of quality and compliance with audit standards.
• Leadership – Provide trusted and proactive advice to the audit team and business management on the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls to ensure key risks and regulatory requirements relevant to the portfolio are being adequately managed. Coach and develop team members to build and maintain a collaborate team environment and ensure individual development goals are met.
• Communication - Demonstrate clear, concise and influential written and verbal communication skills when issuing audit reports, discussing audit findings, resolving conflicts or interacting with CIBC executives, regulators and external auditors. Develop strong internal and external relationships through ongoing communication on progress of engagements and providing advice on risk, control and regulatory matters.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in and have extensive knowledge of Capital Markets functions within a large financial institution. You have managed teams of 2 or more people and have provided strategic direction in past roles to enhance operational effectiveness of the department. It’s an asset if you have previous experience as an internal and/or external auditor.
• You are a bold and authentic leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• 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 have a degree/diploma in Bachelor or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and a professional designation (e.g. CPA, CIA) or equivalent business experience.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.