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CIBC • Springfield, Illinois, United States
Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 / year
Role & seniority: Control Testing Manager; 5+ years in risk, control testing, audit or compliance with 1–2 years of people leadership
Stack/tools: GRC platforms; automated control testing; data-driven testing; AI-driven testing approaches; issue management
Lead planning, execution, and oversight of control testing across multiple US business lines (e.g., Wealth Management, Commercial, Private Banking)
Apply risk methodologies to assess control effectiveness and drive improvements; manage enablement through automation and tooling
Use GRC to track results, manage issues, escalate risks, and report to senior management; collaborate with process owners and risk stakeholders; drive continuous process enhancements
Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (CRCM preferred)
5+ years in risk/control testing, audit, or compliance testing; 1–2 years of people management
Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and control frameworks
Proven collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management
Hands-on experience with GRC, automated testing, and data-driven approaches
Advanced degree or professional certification
Experience building AI-driven testing agents and advanced testing tooling
Prior experience across multiple business lines and regulatory environments
Location & work type: IL, Illinois; Virtual/remote arrangement (hybrid discussions
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
What You'll Be Doing
The Control Testing Manager is responsible for actively managing regulatory and operational process control testing activities within the first line of defense US Strategic Business Unit, inclusive of Wealth Management, Commercial and Commercial Real Estate, Private, Personal & Digital Banking. Control Testing Manager will provide oversight and support to internal control testers by reviewing test scripts, design walkthroughs, performing assurance activities, assessing resource and training needs, and driving control design enhancements and efficiencies.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, 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
Control Testing Oversight: Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of control testing activities for multiple US business lines, ensuring high standards of quality and consistency.
Risk Methodologies: Apply sound risk assessment and control testing methodologies to identify, evaluate, and report on control effectiveness.
Enablement: Design, implement and manage automated, technology-enabled and data-driven testing to enhance coverage, accuracy and efficiency.
GRC Administration and Issue Management: Utilize GRC platform(s) to track, manage, and report control testing results and risk issues identified through testing; monitor data to promote timely escalation and resolution.
Collaboration: Partner closely with business process owners, Independent Risk Management (e.g., Compliance, AML, Credit), and other stakeholders to assist in the identification and maintenance of effective and commensurate control environment.
Communication: Deliver clear, concise, and timely communications to senior management and stakeholders regarding testing outcomes, risks, and remediation progress.
Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement enhancements to control testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all control testing activities comply with US regulatory requirements and CIBC’s risk management framework.
Training & Guidance: Provide training and support to business partners on control testing standards, methodologies, and GRC usage.
Management: design and execute resource and training needs assessments to ensure team members have access to appropriate internal and external resources to remain appropriately aligned with evolving expectations.
Quality Assurance: implement assurance protocols and feedback loop to promote strong testing output, and promote ongoing and continuous professional development of team members.
Who You Are
You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional certification (CRCM) is preferred. Will accept experience in lieu of degree. You have at least 5 years of experience in risk management, control testing, audit, or compliance testing within financial services. You have 1-2 years management experience or demonstrating oversight of other team members. You portray strong understanding of risk management methodologies and control frameworks. You demonstrate the ability to oversee and execute control testing programs across multiple business lines. You show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization. You possess strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. You carry high level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. You have hands-on experience with GRC platforms, automated control testing, building agents for an AI driven testing approach and issue management processes.
At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $115,000 - $135,000K for the Illinois market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
This position does not offer visa sponsorship
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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*, 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-Illinois - Virtual
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
40
Skills
Controls Testing, Employee Relationships, Leadership, Mitigated Risks, Operational Efficiency, People Management, Performance Management (PM), Process Streamlining, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Management and Mitigation, Setting Direction