US Region BCM Testing Specialist

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What you'll be doing

As a member of CIBC's team, you will be responsible for leading the US Region BCM program in the delivery of effective BCM testing, risk monitoring and mitigation.  Reporting to the Director of the US BCM program, the BCM Testing Specialist will work directly with CUSO business units to guide development of actionable and sustainable testing strategies that ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and corporate guidelines.   A key aspect of this role is understanding organizational priorities and the potential impact of failures in internal and external dependencies, including IT infrastructure and supplier relationships, on service delivery. 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Business Continuity Testing Strategy – Lead collaboration with key stakeholders to support the development and sustainment of a multi-year testing strategy for the US Region  
• Business Disruption Scenario Design – Understanding business continuity planning and applying that understanding to effectively design scenarios that evaluate response to business disrupting events
• Business Continuity Testing – Leading business units in the execution and documentation of required BCM program testing and formal after-action reports.  This includes coordinating the testing of the mass notification system, call trees, alternate strategies, and contingency plans.
• Due Diligence – Evaluate business continuity focused testing for the US Region to ensure compliance with all CIBC BCM Standards and Guidelines.
• Compliance Monitoring - Ensure business continuity testing activities align with regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies
• Quality Control – Through validation of business unit recovery plans, including business continuity plans, contingency plans, and manual workarounds
• Relationship Building - Liaise with CIBC business units to develop a strong relationship, making sure to set clear expectations
• KRI Reporting- Provide periodic reporting on business interruption risk exposures, including recommendations to reduce or eliminate potential business interruptions
• Continuous Improvement- Monitor business continuity testing performance and risk over time, including business unit remediation activities   

Who you are

• You're a certified BCM professional.
• Knowledge of Business Continuity Testing - 10+ years of business continuity management experience, including significant experience in facilitation of tabletop and functional exercises
• Regulatory Awareness- Understanding of compliance requirements related to business interruption risks
• Communication skills- Ability to clearly articulate risks and recommendations to stakeholders
• You can demonstrate experience in CIBC internal/external regulatory risk policies, procedures and controls. Developed research and analysis skills sufficient to identify potential risk issues and trends.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• 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.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $120, $130,000.00 for the Chicago 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.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. ​

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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-

• 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, 9th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Collaboration, Business Continuity Management (BCM), Operational Efficiency, Reporting and Analysis, Researching, Risk Management and Mitigation

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