Senior Auditor, US Wealth Management

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 As a member of the CIBC US Internal Audit Team, the Senior Auditor supports the execution of risk-based audits across the Wealth Management and Private, Personal & Digital (PP&D) portfolio.

The Senior Auditor is responsible for assisting with audit planning, executing fieldwork, and supporting audit reporting, as well as contributing to continuous monitoring and issue validation activities. The role includes assessing key risks, understanding business processes, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and identifying opportunities to strengthen the control environment.

The Senior Auditor works with business units and control partners to document audit observations, communicate control weaknesses and emerging risks, and support practical, sustainable remediation strategies. As a key contributor within the audit team, the Senior Auditor applies sound audit judgment, risk awareness, and knowledge of regulatory expectations to complete assigned work in accordance with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.

The role provides development opportunities to broaden experience across other audit areas. 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 How you'll succeed Audit execution – Assess key business risks and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of related processes and controls across the Wealth Management and Private, Personal & Digital (PP&D)  functions; identify and communicate internal control weaknesses, regulatory compliance gaps, and process inefficiencies to business and functional management.

Advise management and business partners on best practices and promote compliance with CIBC policies and procedures and regulatory expectations. Support audits across key front line, middle office, and back office risk areas over wealth management, including the assessment of related governance, processes, and controls. Teamwork facilitation – Work collaboratively with audit management and other team members to execute risk-based audits, communicate audit results, and perform continuous monitoring of management’s control environment.

Partner effectively with stakeholders across first-line and business functions, including front office, middle office operations and business management. Participate in internal projects to improve and simplify audit processes. Project management - Effectively manage multiple audit assignments at different stages of the audit cycle and complete required tasks on a timely basis. Communicate regularly with the team and manager to provide updates on progress, emerging issues, and potential audit concerns.

Contribute to the preparation of clear, concise, and well-supported audit observations and reporting. Who you are You can demonstrate experience in planning and executing audits. You have a strong knowledge of auditing practices, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles within a large financial institution. You bring experience or knowledge in wealth management areas such as fiduciary administration, investment management, middle office services,  and wealth operations.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field or equivalent business experience is required. A professional designation such as Certified Pu