People

Finance / FinServ

Sr.Director,TechnologyOperationalRisk

Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Sr. Director, Technology Operational Risk at People. Skills: Technology Operational Risk Management, Risk Oversight, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance. Provide oversight over the identification, measurement, mitigation and monitoring of technology risk for a portfolio of domains. Ensure oversight of the business portfolio and effective responsiveness to evolving global, regulatory landscape, emerging risks and technologies”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure alignment to operational risk management policies and framework in alignment with CIBC risk appetite; Achieve growth targets within clearly defined risk parameters; Increase productivity by automating and streamlining risk processes

Industry & Context.

Finance / FinServ
Problems you'll solve

Investigating complex problems; Making sense of information; Synthesize detailed information; Critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making

Eligibility Requirements

Legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified, Where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit, May be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency), Use of artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience in technology service management, cyber security, data management, disaster recovery and associated industry frameworks and regulations

Nice to Have

Depth in one or more of IT service management, cloud, application development and big data technology, Previous experience from the finance and/or consulting industry

What You'll Do.

Provide oversight over the identification

mitigation and monitoring of technology risk for a portfolio of domains

Ensure oversight of the business portfolio and effective responsiveness to evolving global

emerging risks and technologies

Leverage a risk-based approach to understand and manage risk of technology-related activities

Ensure alignment to operational risk management policies and framework in alignment with CIBC risk appetite

Ensure that roles and responsibilities for the three lines of defense for technology risk are clear

Review operational practices

and other relevant information to form an independent view of technology risks

Promote an operational risk culture to ensure consistency and accuracy

Maintain an industry view of the broad technology landscape

Understand best practice and performance benchmarks

Monitor emerging technology trends and threats

Interface with peer networks and thought leaders to continually maintain an independent view of evolving technology risks

Provide guidance on the management of technology risk

including risk mitigation strategies

Build and sustain internal relationships where you are viewed as a valued partner that offers sound and pragmatic guidance

Demonstrate a deep understanding the environment/context and facilitates productive risk discussions and outcomes

Partner to achieve growth targets within clearly defined risk parameters

Maintain a broad network of external relationships with industry peers

associations and thought leaders

Demonstrate clarity of thought in both written and verbal communications

Consistently develop and deliver risk reporting content

assessment summaries and other documentation for senior audiences up to and including the Board

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with technology and risk partners across the company; Build and sustain internal relationships where you are viewed as a valued partner; Facilitates productive risk discussions and outcomes; Partner to achieve growth targets within clearly defined risk parameters; Build trust through respect and authenticity; Empower and enhance a Skilled, Global Team; Foster a high-performing, engaged, and resilient culture

Communication Scope

Clarity of thought in both written and verbal communications; Develop and deliver risk reporting content, outcomes, presentations, assessment summaries and other documentation for senior audiences up to and including the Board; Communicate insights and conclusions in an impactful way

Full Job Description

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** In this second line of defense risk management role, you will provide oversight over the identification, measurement, mitigation and monitoring of technology risk for a portfolio of domains that will include the following: application delivery, technology infrastructure and operations, cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud, data management and technology operational resilience. In this capacity, the Senior Director and their team will work collaboratively with technology and risk partners across the company to ensure oversight of the business portfolio and effective responsiveness to evolving global, regulatory landscape, emerging risks and technologies. _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 3-5 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **How you’ll succeed** * **P****rovide Independent Oversight and Assessment** – Leverage a risk-based approach to understand and manage risk of technology-related activities to ensure alignment to operational risk management policies and framework in alignment with CIBC risk appetite. Ensure that roles and responsibilities for the three lines of defense for technology risk are clear. Review operational practices, risk assessments, controls, issues, metrics, and other relevant information to form an independent view of technology risks. Promote an operational risk cultu

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