Audit Manager

About the Role

As an Audit Manager focused on Capital Markets, you'll play a key role in CIBC's US Internal Audit team. You’ll manage and execute audit engagements across a portfolio of Capital Markets activities, ensuring alignment with CIBC’s Internal Audit methodology and regulatory requirements. You’ll foster a collaborative and innovative environment, provide coaching and feedback, and build strong relationships with senior management and stakeholders.

You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement, spending 2+ days per week on-site and other days remotely.

Responsibilities

• Audit Engagement Management – Manage a portfolio of assigned audits, including staffing, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and completion of the audit plan.
• Project Leadership – Lead and manage larger, more complex audit engagements and projects, sometimes concurrently, ensuring quality and adherence to standards.
• Team Development – Provide guidance, feedback, and learning opportunities to audit team personnel, fostering professional growth and a positive team culture.
• Stakeholder Relationship Building – Develop strong relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders, facilitating open communication and collaboration.
• Risk Assessment & Reporting – Identify risks and controls within business processes, design audit programs, review workpapers, and draft high-quality audit reports with minimal oversight.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to a team-oriented culture by sharing information, resolving conflicts, and supporting other project teams as needed.

Requirements

• Education and Certifications – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are required. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or progress toward the designation is a plus.
• Audit Experience – 7+ years of relevant experience, including Capital Markets activities and products, as well as exposure to FINRA, CFTC, and Security-Based Swap Dealer (SBSD) regulations.
• Project Management – Demonstrated ability to handle shifting priorities and complex, ambiguous situations independently.
• Communication and Collaboration – Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with expertise in collaborating with internal and external parties.
• Leadership – Prior managerial experience, strong work ethic, and ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Values – Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and CIBC’s purpose-driven culture.

Pay

This role has an expected salary range of $145,000 USD - $170,000 USD based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salary differentials for different locations will be discussed during the interview.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, including a discretionary bonus component.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Additional special perks for team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range and benefits associated with that location. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.

This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.