We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s 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 you'll be doing
As a Senior Audit Manager within CIBC’s Internal Audit team, you’ll play a key role in delivering audit services across designated lines of business. Using your specialized expertise, you’ll conduct risk-focused audits on a variety of business processes and operations, and advise senior leadership on the design, implementation, and effectiveness of internal controls. Working closely with the Director and Portfolio Director, you’ll manage audit engagements at every stage—from planning and execution to reporting—while promoting compliance with CIBC policies, procedures, standards, and relevant legislation. You’ll identify internal control weaknesses and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, you’ll support continuous monitoring activities and help advance internal audit practices.
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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
How you’ll succeed
Audit Project and Advisory Management - Plan, lead, and execute audits and advisory services for medium and large complexity businesses, supporting the Internal Audit Annual Plan. Oversee all phases of the audit process—planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Build a strong understanding of business processes, risks, and controls. Identify and assess control deficiencies, facilitate discussions with stakeholders, and secure agreement on corrective actions. Prepare clear, high-quality audit reports in line with divisional standards.
Continuous Monitoring - Support ongoing monitoring activities for designated lines of business by assessing the effectiveness of management’s control environment, and identifying emerging risks and trends.
Communication - Demonstrate clear, concise, and influential written and verbal communication when reporting audit status and findings.
Teamwork Facilitation – Foster strong collaboration with audit management and team members to plan and execute audits. Mentor and support junior auditors to help them grow their skills and deliver high-quality results. May act as an individual contributor on audit projects based on resourcing needs.
Continuous Improvement - Contribute to internal projects focused on improving and streamlining audit methodologies and processes, including AI adoption and advancing continuous auditing practices within the team.
Who you are
You bring extensive audit experience. You have a minimum of 5 years experience planning and executing risk-based operational audits, with comprehensive knowledge of audit practices, risk assessment principles, and control methodologies. You understand applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to Retail Banking within a large financial institution. A Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, along with a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CIA) or equivalent business experience, is considered an asset.
You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
You pay attention to details. Your critical thinking and analytical skills inform your decision-making. You deliver clear and concise documentation, and approach your work with professional skepticism and intellectual curiosity.
You act like an owner. You set high standards, take initiative, and deliver results.
You embrace and champion change. You continuously evolve your thinking and work processes to deliver your best.
You’re driven by collaboration. You have strong communication skills and understand the power of an inclusive team working toward a shared vision.
You enjoy mentoring others. You support the growth and development of junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping them succeed.
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 [email protected]
CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).
We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.
