CIBC US · 17 hours ago
Finance Governance and Controls Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expCIBC US is building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world and is seeking a Finance Governance and Controls Analyst. This role involves supporting risk management activities for the Finance and Treasury teams, including identifying controls, participating in risk assessments, and liaising with auditors.
BankingFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establish a collaborative relationship with business partners, external auditors, and 2nd and 3rd Lines of Defense for all matters relating to risk management
Manage relationships with peers or directors, as well as project and initiative managers within the assigned teams
Represent Risk Governance on Finance and Treasury initiatives
Work closely with Finance and Treasury partners to proactively identify risk exposures and control gaps
Analyze and synthesize risk exposures, operational losses, root causes and control gaps
Lead the assessment and recommendation of self-assessed deficiencies to mitigate risk exposures and control gaps
Acts as the risk and controls Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing expert advice to Finance partners
Participate in business, governance and regulatory projects, typically medium to highly complex initiatives, to identify risk and control issues
Participate in Internal Audits, Compliance Exams, AML/ CEEP, and GORM Reviews for Finance regarding audit scope review & finalization, requests for information, fieldwork support and potential deficiency management
Understand and communicate requirements related to Operational, Market and Liquidity risk measurement and mitigation processes
Be able to translate risk requirements into the appropriate processes, assessments, metrics and controls
Identify efficiency opportunities within existing processes whenever possible
Understand and communicate Control Framework requirements to Finance and Treasury partners to ensure awareness, understanding, and impact
Lead the completion of CIBC Control Framework requirements, including Risk and Controls Self Assessments (RCSAs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)/Metrics
Act as the Maintenance Officer for all controls (Operational, Financial and Regulatory)
Develop & maintain reporting on the governance & controls environment for Finance and Treasury teams
Qualification
Required
Experience in understanding of business processes to evaluate whether the controls in place are appropriate to mitigate the related risk, and recommending enhancements for existing controls or proposing new controls when necessary
Extensive knowledge of risk management, audit & regulatory compliance principles, practices, policies and procedures
Experience in financial accounting, reporting, Treasury and/or Tax processes and requirements
A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Minimum 4 - 10 years' experience in financial service industry
Preferred
A CPA/MBA/CIA/CFA is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Company
CIBC US
CIBC US provides tailored commercial and personal banking services, private banking, wealth management and small business financial solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brant Ahrens
Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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