Control Testing Manager, U.S. Region Business Controls

The Control Testing Manager at CIBC is responsible for managing regulatory and operational process control testing activities within the US Strategic Business Unit, including Wealth Management, Commercial, Private, Personal & Digital Banking. The role involves oversight of control testing, risk assessment, process improvement, and team management.

Location: Illinois, Remote (US)

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of control testing activities for multiple US business lines.
• Apply risk assessment and control testing methodologies to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Design, implement, and manage automated, technology-enabled, and data-driven testing.
• Utilize GRC platforms to track, manage, and report control testing results and risk issues.
• Partner with business process owners and risk management teams to maintain effective controls.
• Communicate testing outcomes, risks, and remediation progress to senior management.
• Recommend and implement improvements to control testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Ensure compliance with US regulatory requirements and CIBC’s risk management framework.
• Provide training and support on control testing standards, methodologies, and GRC usage.
• Assess resource and training needs to ensure team effectiveness.
• Implement quality assurance protocols and promote professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; advanced degree or CRCM certification preferred, experience in lieu of degree accepted.
• At least 5 years of experience in risk management, control testing, audit, or compliance testing within financial services.
• 1-2 years of management experience or oversight of team members.
• Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and control frameworks.
• Experience overseeing control testing programs across multiple business lines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms, automated control testing, AI-driven testing, and issue management processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive compensation plan.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k).
• Additional perks and wellbeing support.
• Purpose Day for personal growth and development.

Additional Information

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Work arrangement details to be discussed at interview.
• CIBC is committed to an inclusive environment and accessible candidate experience.