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What youll be doing
As a leader in the US Region Information Security team youll work in a fast-paced environment where you will be empowered to make impactful contributions to mature and sustain our risk management program.
As an Information Security Senior Manager you will be responsible for assessing and managing risks related to the confidentiality integrity and availability of the organizations information assets. You will work closely with other members of the Information Security department as well as with business leaders to identify evaluate and mitigate risks to the organizations information systems.
Work Arrangement: At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work youll work in a hybrid environment with the expectation to be onsite at least 2 days per week in Chicago Downtown while the other days may be remote.
How youll succeed
Strategy Provide strategic thought leadership building and regularly updating the US Regions vision roadmap and backlogs related to Information Security. Gain and nurture support for the program through the creation of business cases and apprising senior and executive management. Execute and deliver on initiatives with agility and quality.
Governance Ensure program governance across US Information Security teams.
Delivery and Execution You will lead the execution of detailed risk assessments reporting of risks and coordination with impacted stakeholders. Complete ad hoc and urgent requests from internal and external partners and recommend new controls to reduce risks.
Project Management Provides oversight of individual and team activities supporting development of roadmaps and ensuring execution.
Communication Create powerful reports to executive management and external parties aimed at communicating Informational Security program maturity organizational risks status of key initiatives and projects that impact the US Region and participate in the design and implementation of security assessment processes throughout the Information Security department.
Teamwork and Relationship Building Foster collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance Information Security processes and controls understand pain-points and priorities influence direction solve problems and ensure successful adoption and operation of policies and standards. Grow and deepen an external network of industry contacts and participate in external forums to monitor Information Security trends developments and best practices and to assist in the effective benchmarking and evolution of CIBC capabilities.
Who you are
You haverelevant experience. You have at least 10 years of experience leading execution of information security risk and compliance assessments or audits based on industry standard frameworks and/or regulatory requirements in highly regulated industries (e.g. NIST ISO COSO GLBA NY DFS 500 FFIEC PCI etc.).
You have Information Technology experience
You act like an owner. You are action oriented thriving when youre empowered to take initiative go above and beyond and deliver results.
You have a passion for excellence holding yourself and others accountable.
You give meaning to data. You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
Youre motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
You know that details matter. You notice and question things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.
You are a strong communicator verbally and in writing with the ability to flex to needs of executives and team members within and outside of US Information Security.
Youre goal-oriented. Youre motivated by accomplishing individual and team based goals and consistently delivering your best to make a difference.
You are a curious learner staying current on industry trends.
You challenge the status quo and have a passion for continuous improvement.
You have experience leading teams
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.
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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150000.00 - $175000.00 for the Chicago market based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees 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) Holidaysand 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
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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* 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 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-70 W Madison St 9th FlEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
40Skills
Analytical Thinking Group Problem Solving Information Security Network Operations Security Operations Security Risk Assessment Technical KnowledgeRequired Experience:
Manager