Audit Director

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What You'll Be Doing

The Internal Audit Director - Compliance, AML and Legal Portfolio will focus on leading the US Compliance and AML Audit team under the direction of the Audit Senior Director, conducting audits focused on consumer protection, safety and soundness, financial crimes or legal related matters. The Internal Audit Director is a leadership position within the US Internal Audit Department responsible for the development and execution of a risk based audit plan that addresses the significant risks relevant to the Compliance, AML, and Legal Portfolio. The Internal Audit Director develops strong relationships with Compliance, AML and Legal business partners to obtain an understanding of the risks facing the organization and stay close to new developments impacting the business. Additionally, the Internal Audit Director role will be responsible for leading, directing, evaluating, and developing audit professionals to ensure audit activities are conducted to high standards of accuracy, rigor, and credibility and according to regulations and industry standards. The Internal Audit Director will also assist the Audit Senior Director in mentoring and developing the US Compliance, AML and Legal Internal Audit team to ensure team members continue to progress their careers.

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 2+ days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You'll Succeed

• Relationship Building - Participate in certain committees of the US Region to increase understanding and awareness of current issues and new developments. Guide department personnel in their careers and provide learning opportunities through coaching and mentoring activities. Collaborate with team members in Enterprise Internal Audit to ensure a consistent approach to auditing risk and ensure there is a robust exchange of information and ideas. Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback. Serve as a business advisor and partner by providing the business unit and senior management with advice related to business issues and controls.
• Project Management - Provide oversight in the execution of the audit plan through the review of detailed project plans that effectively incorporate appropriate risks, scope, staffing requirements, deliverables, timelines, budgets and client availability. Demonstrate a forward-looking mindset to anticipate what is needed to timely meet objectives and department needs. Oversee and manage multiple engagements at one time. Provide guidance to the team in all phases of an audit as needed. Translate broad business strategies and key initiatives within assigned areas into effective, risk sensitive audit plans.
• Learning & Development - Expand the audit team's knowledge of key banking requirements/regulatory expectations in the areas of financial crimes, consumer protection, safety and soundness, broker dealer and wealth management. Prepare or review meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports. Demonstrate commitment to professional growth by assuming progressively more challenging assignments (in-line with standard audit career progression), proactively seeking relevant education and training opportunities, and expanding professional network.

Who You Are

• You're a certified professional. You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. 12+ years of experience, focused in Internal Audit at a large US bank focusing audits of financial crimes, broker dealer, wealth management or consumer protection function. Professional certification such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) is preferred.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do.
• You're goal-oriented. You're motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Job Location
IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
40

Skills
Auditing, Compliance Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Compliance