Senior Audit Manager

The Private Wealth Audit Team

The Private Wealth Audit team provides independent assurance across key areas of the Private Wealth Management portfolio, including trust companies, registered investment advisors, and personal banking.

Responsibilities

• Support Audit leadership in developing and executing a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan that addresses key regulatory expectations and provides effective third line of defense coverage.
• Oversee multiple audit engagements at once by reviewing detailed project plans that reflect appropriate risks, scope, resource needs, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder availability.
• Translate business strategies, initiatives, and emerging developments within the Private Wealth Management portfolio into effective, risk-sensitive audit approaches and coverage.
• Prepare and review meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports, and communicate findings clearly and confidently to stakeholders at various levels of management.
• Build trusted relationships with management, participate in select U.S. region committees to stay informed on current issues, and provide practical advice on business risks, controls, and governance matters.
• Lead, coach, and mentor audit professionals, provide guidance through all phases of the audit lifecycle, expand team knowledge of wealth management industry practices, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture aligned with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience, including internal audit experience within a large U.S. bank, wealth management firm, or registered investment advisor, with a focus on investment, advisor, and trust-related audits.
• Risk expertise: Deep knowledge of business practices, risks, and controls across the wealth management space, including investments, advisory services, and trust activities.
• Communication: Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to present complex information clearly, build credibility with internal and external partners, and communicate effectively through strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Leadership: Lead with accountability and sound judgment, work independently in complex environments, manage shifting priorities effectively, and bring strong project management skills and professionalism to your work.
• Certification: Professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS), or relevant securities licenses is an asset.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 15%.

Benefits

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 2+ days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $120,000 USD - $150,000 USD for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position (salary differential for other locations will be discussed at the time of the interview).

Schedule

This role requires up to 15% travel.