Senior Manager, Data Governance Risk & Controls

Company: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 The US Data Management Office (US DMO) is responsible for establishing data as a strategic asset for CIBC US Region, further enhancing data governance, building out our data and analytic capabilities, and developing the US Region data management strategy. Our strategy is to leverage data and analytics to build competitive advantage to enhance our client focus. To facilitate this, we will: Improve our data quality through focused data governance programs and processes. Use new data technology to increase agility and reduce cost. Become an analytics leader, focusing on continuous advancement. What You’ll Be Doing This key position offers direct exposure to senior leadership, with the opportunity to shape how data risk and control practices evolve in the US Region. You will own-end-to-end control testing, deficiency oversight, RCSA execution and audit readiness processes. The role requires independent judgment, structured risk analysis and the ability to strengthen control design while improving operational efficiency. You will elevate governance execution from reactive remediation to proactive risk management and modernize practices through automation and AI-enabled solutions. 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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. How You’ll Succeed Control Execution - Establish and oversee the US DMO's control execution calendar, ensuring consistent and timely execution of all required controls. Lead coordination with testing functions and ensure readiness of evidence and documentation. Respond to testing inquiries with clarity and defensible documentation. Audit Readiness - Design and implement a centralized control evidence framework that enables continuous audit readiness and reduces reactive, duplicative requests. Standardize documentation protocols, evidence retention practice and artifact management processes across the US DMO. Control Enhancement - Drive proactive identification of control gaps and lead enhancement initiatives to strengthen the control environment. Conduct analysis across deficiencies, incidents and control gaps to identify systemic risk drivers and recurring themes. Translate analysis into actionable recommendations that strengthen the control environment. Data Risk Mitigation - Direct execution of US DMO's risk and control self-assessments, ensuring risks are properly identified, assessed and mitigated. Provide oversight and challenge for line of business data risk control self-assessment reviews conducted across the organization. Deficiency Management- Direct the end-to-end lifecycle of deficiencies, from intake to closure. Oversee the quality, timeliness and rigor of action plan development and remediation execution. Govern monitoring routines to ensure sustained progress against remediation commitments. Prepare comprehensive closure packets, ensuring all remediation actions are fully evidenced and clearly documented. Drive Cross-Functional Engagement - Engage directly with senior leadership, contributing to discussions on data risk posture, control effectiveness and remediation progress. Partner with cross-functional risk and control teams to influence alignment of data policy, control, process and training updates. Operational Efficiency - Identify and implement opportunities to leverage automation and AI-enabled capabilities to enhanced control and issue management activities. Who You Are You have a degree/diploma in accounting, finance or a related field. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in financial services, data governance, risk management, audit or control oversight within a regulated environment. You are a strong communicator . Exceptional interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and problem-solving skills, including effective engagement with all levels of the organization, including senior management, You are self-driven and self-sufficient. You take ownership, are self-directed and self-driven with strong analytical, logical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. You are efficiency-driven. You identify opportunities to standardize documentation, automate workflows and strengthen continuous audit readiness while reducing manual effort. You are analytically strong. You apply structured reasoning to complex risk and control environments, distinguish symptoms from root causes and evaluate control effectiveness with sound judgment. You are risk-oriented. You understand control design and can challenge remediation plans, risk assessments, and control effectiveness evaluations. You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You are innovative. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You have a strong technical acumen, including proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, and familiarity with AI technologies. California residents — your privacy rights regarding your actual or prospective employment At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. 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. What CIBC Offers At 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 conditions 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, 10th Fl Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 40 Skills Advanced Analytics, Analytical Thinking, Data Management, Data Science, Data Tools, Data Visualization, Machine Learning (ML), Predictive Analytics, Statistical Data Modeling, Strategy Implementation

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