Senior Audit Manager, 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.comWhat you'll be doingThe 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. As a Senior Audit Manager, you'll execute a risk-based audit plan that addresses the most significant risks across the portfolio and supports a strong third line of defense. You'll build strong relationships with business partners to understand emerging risks, business developments, and growth priorities. In this role, you'll lead complex audits, provide strategic insight to management, and help strengthen the control environment. You'll also lead, coach, and develop audit professionals to ensure audit work is delivered with accuracy, rigor, credibility, and alignment to regulatory and industry standards.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 succeedAudit planning and execution - 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.Engagement oversight - Oversee multiple audit engagements at once by reviewing detailed project plans that reflect appropriate risks, scope, resource needs, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder availability.Strategic risk insight - Translate business strategies, initiatives, and emerging developments within the Private Wealth Management portfolio into effective, risk-sensitive audit approaches and coverage.Quality and reporting - Prepare and review meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports, and communicate findings clearly and confidently to stakeholders at various levels of management.Partnership and advisory support - 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.Team leadership and development - 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.Who you areYou have relevant education. You have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.You're a seasoned audit professional. You bring 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.You bring strong wealth management risk expertise. You have deep knowledge of business practices, risks, and controls across the wealth management space, including investments, advisory services, and trust activities.You're a strong communicator and relationship builder. You can present complex information clearly, build credibility with internal and external partners, and communicate effectively through strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.You lead with accountability and sound judgment. You work independently in complex environments, manage shifting priorities effectively, and bring strong project management skills and professionalism to your work.You're a certified professional. Professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS), or relevant securities licenses is an asset.You're able to travel. This role requires up to 15% travel.Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employmentAt CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $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). 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. #LI-TA**This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship**What CIBC OffersAt 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 conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 LocationNY-New York, 300 Madison Ave Fl 6Employment TypeRegularWeekly Hours40SkillsAudit Management, Internal Controls, Operating Effectiveness, People Management, Risk Based Auditing, Risk Management and Mitigation, Technical LeadershipSummaryLocation: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Boston, MAType: Full time