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What you'll be doing As a member of CIBC's team, Business Effectiveness is responsible for contributing to projects that impact the business through in-depth research analysis, interpretation, documentation, and advice on moderately complex business information. The role applies subject matter expertise to consult with the business on process improvements, leading the technical development to deliver high quality processes and procedures while ensuring compliance with CIBC requirements standards, work practices, processes, security standards and policies. Business Effectiveness uses independent judgement to provide guidance to project teams, applying a comprehensive, conceptual and practical understanding of the area of specialization to a wide range of business and technical situations while analyzing business performance. The role participates in risk management and cost optimization projects, supporting the execution of a satisfactory risk plan that incorporates successful audit, and continuous audit and monitoring.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview. How you'll succeed - Review contingency plans submitted by the business units to ensure completeness, adherence to guidance and accuracy and consistency with BCM policy
- Conduct quality assurance checks against defined criteria including minimum business continuity objectives, maximum allowable outage, RTP/RPO alignment, ownership clarity and plan sustainability
- Work closely with the BCM team to ensure contingency plans align with enterprise-level standards and regulatory expectations
- Provide feedback and guidance to the business stakeholders on required plan updates, remediation of the gaps and improved opportunities
- Track the status of plan submissions, QA results and follow up actions for closure
- Support testing and validation process by working closely with the BCM team. Include relevant recovery procedures for all disruption scenarios
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the contingency planning template, QA checklists and governance and reporting
- Collaborate with risk, compliance and resilience teams as needed
Who you are - You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Business, and/or a related field, and you've spent at least 3 years in a BSC role leading projects and designing solutions. It's an asset if you have experience with Agile methodologies, and Application and/or Architecture Development.
- You have knowledge of financial markets including Stock, Option, Fixed Income and Mutual Funds.
- You have working knowledge of financial product concepts and calculations (bond amortization, accrued income, expected income, yields).
- You're driven 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 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 give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. Must have experience using SQL, Azure Dev Ops, Quality Assurance, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Values matter to you . You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 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 unit's incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee's 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), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
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 Fl
Employment Type Regular
Weekly Hours 40
Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Client Service, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Teamwork
At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.
Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.
Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.