Sr. Project Manager, Risk Management

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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 Youll Be Doing

The management of risk is a fundamental element of CIBCs objective of consistent and sustainable performance over the long term. To support that goal CIBCs Enterprise Risk Management group performs several critical activities including monitoring measuring and controlling the credit investment market operational liquidity reputation and legal risks to CIBC. The Project Management is a unit within Risk Management. The group is responsible for operating maintaining and enhancing the risk system infrastructure. It works in conjunction with other areas of CIBC to ensure collaboratively that trading credit market and operational risks are appropriately identified measured and reported that all key issues are investigated and that the underpinning technology solutions are comprehensive and a Senior Project Manager within this team youll be responsible for leading strategic projects or includes delivery from end to end using our Enterprise Delivery Framework (EDF) methodology including various phases such as; initiation and requirements design construction testing implementation and closure. If you are keen on the various components within Risk and have the critical eye to solve old problems in new ways if you enjoy unravelling complex problems with multiple parts and if you have a deep background in delivery then this will be an appropriate role for you.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 2-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

How Youll Succeed

• Project delivery and review Be responsible and accountable for leading strategic projects and programs from end to end including various phases such as; initiation and requirements design construction testing implementation and closure and may be product channel business development or legal and regulatory in nature. Stakeholders will include individuals from across Retail & Business Banking and from across the CIBC enterprise. You will act as business sponsor representative for projects where required monitor projects from a product perspective to ensure approved projects are completed successfully on time and on budget.

• Strategy Development Participate and contribute to the development of policy and strategy for Risk Management. You will promote an environment where innovative solutions are employed to ensure efficient timely problem resolutions which meet business needs and regulatory requirements.

• People and Relationship Management Lead matrix team members in an enthusiastic manner creating a forward-thinking culture of success. You will provide motivation coaching training and developmental opportunities to ensure employees can perform at or above the necessary will also assist staff with complex problems and in the resolution of difficult or complex issues.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in Project Management & Project Delivery for a minimum of 4 years. You have the ability to manage multiple small to medium sized projects running simultaneously.

• You have experience with leading business projects and/ have supported LOBs within Risk Management. Proven ability of understanding technology impacting Business projects & being able to translate for Business use is also a strong asset.

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

• You embrace and champion change. Youll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Youre 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 are a bold and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and driving successful team performance.

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

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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

• 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.

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