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What you will be doing

As a leader in the US Region Information Security Strategy, Governance & Communications team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you will be empowered to make impactful contributions to mature and sustain our risk management program.

As an Information Security Senior Manager, you will be responsible for assessing and managing risks related to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information assets. You will work closely with other members of the Information Security department, as well as with business leaders, to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to the organization's information systems.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You can effectively perform all work activities remotely, and will only be required to be on-site on an occasional basis.

How you'll succeed

• Strategy – Provide strategic thought leadership, building and regularly updating the US Region’s vision, roadmap, and backlogs related to Information Security. Gain and nurture support for the program through the creation of business cases and apprising senior and executive management. Execute and deliver on initiatives with agility and quality.

• Governance – Ensure program governance across US Information Security teams.

• Delivery and Execution – You will lead the execution of detailed risk assessments , reporting of risks, and coordination with impacted stakeholders. Complete ad hoc and urgent requests from internal and external partners, and recommend new controls to reduce risks.

• Project Management – Provides oversight of individual and team activities, supporting development of roadmaps and ensuring execution.

• Communication – Create powerful reports to executive management and external parties aimed at communicating Informational Security program maturity, organizational risks, status of key initiatives and projects that impact the US Region, and participate in the design and implementation of security assessment processes throughout the Information Security department.

• Teamwork and Relationship Building – Foster collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance Information Security processes and controls, understand pain-points and priorities, influence direction, solve problems, and ensure successful adoption and operation of policies and standards. Grow and deepen an external network of industry contacts and participate in external forums to monitor Information Security trends, developments, and best practices and to assist in the effective benchmarking and evolution of CIBC capabilities.

How you'll succeed

• Strategy – Provide strategic thought leadership, building and regularly updating the US Region’s vision, roadmap, and backlogs related to Information Security. Gain and nurture support for the program through the creation of business cases and apprising senior and executive management. Execute and deliver on initiatives with agility and quality.

• Governance – Ensure program governance across US Information Security teams.

• Delivery and Execution – You will lead the execution of detailed risk assessments , reporting of risks, and coordination with impacted stakeholders. Complete ad hoc and urgent requests from internal and external partners, and recommend new controls to reduce risks.

• Project Management – Provides oversight of individual and team activities, supporting development of roadmaps and ensuring execution.

• Communication – Create powerful reports to executive management and external parties aimed at communicating Informational Security program maturity, organizational risks, status of key initiatives and projects that impact the US Region, and participate in the design and implementation of security assessment processes throughout the Information Security department.

• Teamwork and Relationship Building – Foster collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance Information Security processes and controls, understand pain-points and priorities, influence direction, solve problems, and ensure successful adoption and operation of policies and standards. Grow and deepen an external network of industry contacts and participate in external forums to monitor Information Security trends, developments, and best practices and to assist in the effective benchmarking and evolution of CIBC capabilities.

Who you are

• You have relevant experience. You have at least 10 years of experience leading execution of information security risk and compliance assessments or audits based on industry standard frameworks and/or regulatory requirements in highly regulated industries (e.g., NIST, ISO, COSO, GLBA, NY DFS 500, FFIEC, PCI, etc.).

• You have Information Technology experience

• You act like an owner. You are action oriented, thriving when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• You have a passion for excellence, holding yourself and others accountable.

• You give meaning to data. You are comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You know that details matter. You notice and question things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.

• You are a strong communicator, verbally and in writing, with the ability to flex to needs of executives and team members within and outside of US Information Security.

• You’re goal-oriented . You’re motivated by accomplishing individual and team based goals and consistently delivering your best to make a difference.

• You are a curious learner, staying current on industry trends.

• You challenge the status quo and have a passion for continuous improvement.

• You have experience leading teams.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC offers

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents, and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

• Thrive : Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.

• Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.

• Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.

• Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.

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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-70 W Madison St, 9th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Primary Recruiter

Angad Singh

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Group Problem Solving, Information Security, Network Operations, Security Operations, Security Risk Assessment, Technical Knowledge

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.