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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you'll be doing** As a member of the US Region Change Advisory & Governance department, you’ll work with an agile and innovative team. As a Change Initiatives Risk Lead, you’ll facilitate the CIRA reviews with relevant Strategic Business Unit Committees, while providing escalation to the US CIRA Committee (US CIRAC) who will review and challenge change risk reassessments. The CIR Lead will also provide innovative, original ideas, be accountable to broadly defined policy objectives, while championing CIBC values and providing support. _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** + **Provide risk management** oversight and governance in alignment with US Change Advisory & Governance objectives. + **Partner with cross-functional business** leaders and key functional areas such as Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit. + **Maintain a central inventory** of all CIRA Applicability Assessment Forms; ensures CIRA Applicability Forms are completed and reviewed by Operational Risk Management and/or other applicable Control Groups as needed, prior to finalization. + **Ensure High and Medium inherent risk** CIRAs are presented and discussed at US CIRAC; ensure Low inherent risk CIRAs are reviewed by Operational Risk Management and / or other applicable Control Groups as needed. + **Maintain the US CIRAC’s Pipeline Report** , and schedules and facilitate CIRA engagement meetings with cross-functional stakeholders. Manages meeting materials, action items, and tracking of follow up items. + **Capture minutes of relevant discussion points** and collects required sign-offs, files CIRA forms with the Enterprise CIRA Office. + **Manage the CIRA SharePoint site** and conducts semi-annual reviews. + **Ensure final CIRAC meetings** are held with business sponsors and cross-functional partners prior to launch dates. + **Maintain full understanding** of the change initiative frameworks, risk assessment process, and US Change Advisory & Governance objectives. + **Drive adoption** through communication and coordination. + **Recommend and implement** ongoing enhancements to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness. **Who you are** + **You have a minimum of 8** years experience in Financial Services and Risk Management + **You have a Bachelor’s degree** in Finance or Business Administration. + **You have experience** in in risk assessment processes, including RCSAs and project management + **You have knowledge** of change management and program management + **You have exceptional verbal, written** , and communication skills along, with organizational skills and a strong sense of accountability + **You know that details matter.** You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making. + **You're motivated 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 are proactive** with intellectual curiosity and a bias towards action + **You give meaning to data.** You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. + **You have strong presentation skills** with executive audience California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment (https://us.cibc.com/en/about-us/california-consumer-privacy-act-employment.html) **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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + 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-120 S LaSalle St **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 40 **Skills** Business Effectiveness, Business Processes, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Leadership, Long Term Planning, Strategic Objectives, Waterfall Project Management 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.