Business Management Specialist

Business Unit Description:
Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) is responsible for the measurement, monitoring and control of CIBC's global credit, market, liquidity and operational risks. TRM works in conjunction with the business lines to apply industry standard governance, strategy and advisory services, and works with Balance Sheet Management to ensure the allocation of risk and capital resources to higher return and/or strategic activities

Key Accountabilities / Activities:
To perform the role of Specialist, Business Management for US Corporate and Commercial Adjudication (US CCA) & US Special Loans (US SL), providing support to the Executive Director and Director, Business Management US Corporate and Commercial Adjudication (US CCA) & US Special Loans (US SL), for all non-revenue generating activities, as articulated below but not limited to:
Periodic and ad hoc reporting;

Act as US business administrator for the CATS application and its successor, CEAS.
General administrative management;
Operational Risk Management and
Act as Alternative Business Continuity Coordinator for businesses supported and maintain the Business Continuity Plan in accordance with current standards

• Accountabilities of Position (Key Outcomes and Activities):

The Specialist, Business Management will be responsible for assisting with the support of the activities of the US CCA and US SL groups:

• Participate in ensuring internal and external audit and regulatory policies, procedures and standards are accurate, timely, complete and adhered to; disseminate Compliance updates, training and orientation materials
• Download and cleanse the data for all monthly and quarterly reports required by US CCA and US SL; prepare the reports in draft for the review of the business
• Download and cleanse the data for all ad-hoc reports required by US CCA and US SL; prepare the reports in draft for the review of the business
• Act as US business administrator for CATS (and its successor, CEAS) including:
oReviewing and approving access requests
oRemoving access when appropriate
oPeriodically verifying the user list

• Act as Alternative Business Continuity Coordinator for businesses supported including:
oUpdating the various Business Continuity reports
oParticipate in the semi-annual simulations tests for US CCA and US SL
oParticipate in annual walkthrough test

• Participate in planning scope, coordinate process and respond to auditor/regulator/ consultant requests, findings and reports with respect to US CCA & US SL;

• Participate in providing effective management, control and reporting of US CCA & US SL Operational Risk ensuring it meets the Basel II Advanced Measurement Approach standards

• Participate in global efforts and initiatives at both, US CCA & US SL and CIPM&A levels;

• Accessible to the division and its leaders throughout the day to actively respond to information requirements/requests and resolve day-to-day service-related issues;

1. Management of Key MIS Processes:

• Participate in the quarterly latest estimate process and monthly, quarterly and annual analysis of business performance relative to US CCA and US SL
• Review US CCA and US SL management reports, analysis and commentary to ensure value and timeliness while introducing practices to improve the quality of same; and

2. Project Management:

• Participate in initiatives for US CCA & US SL as they arise; and
• Participate in the establishment and monitoring of cost management programs within US CCA & US SL

3. Interface with CIBC Infrastructure and Corporate Governance divisions:

Work with the Infrastructure and Corporate Governors to coordinate actions/projects to improve quality of service.

4. Coordination with Technology Service Providers:

• Participate alongside technology service providers to develop a technology strategy to enable US CCA & US SL to achieve its business strategies;
• Contribute to major firm-wide technology initiatives to ensure that services meet, US CCA & SL and TBRM requirements; and
• Develop, implement and maintain adequate Business Recovery Plans.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
• Strong MS Office skills in Excel and Access; Knowledge of Word
• Organizational skills with heavy emphasis on accuracy and detail oriented results
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization with excellent written and oral skills
• Excellent relationship management skills, sufficient to build trust with colleagues and partners
• Works well under pressure and time constraints and can prioritize competing priorities appropriately.

Special conditions:
- You must have prior legal authorization to work in the location for which you are applying.
- Relocation assistance is not available with this opportunity.


CIBC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best qualified person for the job. CIBC does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.