Compliance Officer, Capital Markets Compliance Examinations Program

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What Youll Be Doing

Compliance & Global Regulatory Affairs (Compliance & GRA) assists our Bank in developing and executing a robust and proactive regulatory compliance and regulatory affairs strategy and effectively managing regulatory risk. The Compliance and EAML Examinations Program (CEEP) team is a Centre of Excellence within the Compliance Department and consists of several multi-skilled examination teams. Each of the teams have responsibilities for monitoring advising and reporting on adherence to regulatory and business requirements CIBC corporate policies best practices and acceptable standards of business ethics and conduct.

Reporting to the Director Regulatory Compliance Testing the Compliance Officer will be responsible for executing complex exams focusing on CIBCs Capital Markets lines of business (LoB) including areas such as Global Markets Global Corporate and Investment Banking Global Transaction Banking etc. This includes conducting testing to inform the teams opinion on the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of processes and controls designed to mitigate regulatory and operational risk. Furthermore you will provide support evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of action plans developed by the LoB to remediate deficiencies. The Compliance Officer will also support CEEPs broader strategic priorities and will bring Continuous Improvement Initiatives and mindset to life.

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

• Perform Examinations: You will perform high quality thorough and timely execution of Capital Markets examinations. You will have a thorough understanding of CIBC Capital Markets operations and regulatory requirements applicable to their activities. You will use your well-developed examinations skills to evaluate the effectiveness of processes and controls and identify and recommend areas for improvement.

• Deficiency Remediation and Validation: You will assist with the deficiency remediation and validation process for any CEEP identified Capital Markets deficiencies. This will include the assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of proposed and completed action plans to ensure regulatory risk has been mitigated adequately.

• Regulatory Oversight: You stay informed of any upcoming regulatory and business changes within Capital Markets.

• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicate and discuss compliance findings with internal partners which include subject matter experts from Compliance Governance and Controls Legal Risk Management and Operations.

• Relationship Building: You will build and maintain positive working relationships with the Capital Markets Head of Compliance and other Governance Partners including Legal Risk and Compliance. You will support these partners in developing and implementing an appropriate regulatory compliance culture including processes and controls that are effective and cost-efficient that help achieve business objectives.

• Strong Leadership Work with the Examinations team to share knowledge and help implement changes to strengthen the Compliance Examinations Program. You provide a safe environment in which different opinions are welcomed.

Who You Are

• You have completed a relevant undergraduate degree and studying towards relevant professional designations such as CFA FRM CIA and want to get a unique exposure to capital markets through the regulatory compliance perspective. You have academic knowledge of capital markets and you are looking to apply it.

• You have prior experience in capital markets compliance examinations or audit.

• You can demonstrate experience in analyzing and understanding Capital Markets regulations products risks controls policies and procedures and apply critical and strategic thinking to address issues and recommend value-added solutions.

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

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex data problems and making sense of information. Youre confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• 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

• 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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