Associate, Business Management - Alternate Solutions Group

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What You'll Be Doing
 

Capital Markets at CIBC provides integrated services and products for investors, as well as corporate and institutional clients around the world. Our Capital Markets business is recognized as an industry leader specializing in investment banking advisory, corporate lending, and research. The Payments division in Capital Markets includes Alternate Solutions Group and Global Transaction Banking, these business lines are focused on helping our clients achieve their ambitions.
 

As an Associate you will support the Capital Markets Business Management team, with a focus on supporting our Alternate Solutions Group within Payments. You will act as an liaison between the business and key stakeholders and infrastructure partners on governance and controls matters. You’ll also assist with business, regulatory, and compliance initiatives as needed.
 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.
 

How You'll Succeed

• Risk and Governance Coordination – Support the completion of Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRA) for new initiatives, coordinate investigations and reporting on regulatory and operational incidents, and support Business Continuity Planning milestones.

• Audit and Regulatory Support – Coordinate responses to auditor and regulator requests and assist with CIBC governance functions such as user system access, shared folders, contract reviews, records management, and oversight of business-managed technology.

• Operational Efficiency – Work with Finance to support expense management and review and perform physical and logical security checks.

• Policy and Process Enhancement – Assist with updates to business policies and procedures, identify and implement process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and support regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Project and Initiative Support – Support the business with project implementation, including the development of new policies and procedures, preparation of presentation materials, and tracking and reporting on strategic initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement – Represent the business on project working groups and stakeholder meetings, and build strong relationships with partners across the organization, including Technology, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, and Finance.

Who You Are

• You have a strong educational foundation. You hold an undergraduate degree in business or an equivalent field. A CPA/CFA designation is considered an asset.

• You understand Capital Markets. You have experience or a strong understanding of financial services, including business lines, products, and services, and are familiar with the operational, regulatory, and reputation risks in this space.

• You have compliance and governance experience. Experience in compliance, operational risk, controls, and governance functions is an asset.

• You’re tech savvy. You are comfortable with business tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PowerBI.

• You're a collaborative team player. You know that teamwork leads to better outcomes and you’re skilled at building consensus across multiple partners through strong communication skills.

• You’re results-driven and organized. You’re motivated by achieving goals, can manage multiple priorities, and deliver results within tight deadlines.

• Values matter to you. You bring your authentic self to work and 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 [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.

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 5th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Capital Markets, Client Onboarding, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented, Internal Auditing, Strategic Initiative, Teamwork