Audit Manager - Risk Management

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

You will lead and execute risk-focused internal audits across enterprise and operational risk domains, partnering closely with business and risk stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of governance frameworks and control environments. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying key risks, evaluating control design and operating effectiveness, and providing clear, actionable insights to senior leadership. You will apply a risk-based lens to audit planning and execution, translating complex issues into meaningful recommendations that strengthen the bank’s control environment. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of best practices across audit engagements.

At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of onsite and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you’ll succeed

• Risk Identification & Assessment – Independently identify key enterprise and operational risks within business processes and prioritize them based on financial, regulatory, and reputational impact. Apply a structured risk-based approach to audit planning and execution.
•  Audit Execution (End-to-End) – Lead and execute end-to-end internal audits, including scoping, control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, and reporting of findings. Ensure audits are delivered with quality, accuracy, and within timelines.
•  Control Evaluation – Assess the design and effectiveness of controls across governance, risk, and operational processes. Identify gaps and provide practical, risk-aligned recommendations to strengthen the control environment.
•  Stakeholder Communication – Confidently communicate audit findings, insights, and recommendations to business partners and senior stakeholders. Effectively challenge and influence stakeholders using data, frameworks, and risk impact.
• Project Management – Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, ensuring alignment with audit objectives, timelines, and quality standards. Provide regular updates and escalate risks as needed.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to the evolution of audit practices by identifying opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, processes, and risk coverage.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate 2+ years of experience in. internal or external audit within banking, financial services, or accounting firms. Experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk management, or governance frameworks is strongly preferred. You have hands-on experience conducting end-to-end audits, with the ability to independently identify and assess risks, analyze business processes, and connect them to potential financial, regulatory, or reputational impact.
• You have a degree/diploma in. Business, Accounting or Finance and a professional designation (e.g. CPA, MBA, CIA, FRM, CRMA) or equivalent business experience.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• 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.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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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*, 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 34th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Due Diligence, Internal Controls, Project Management, Risk Based Auditing