Director, Governance and Controls, Asia Pacific

Serve as Finance governance lead for APAC, ensuring controls are documented, monitored, and tested in line with Program Tempo.

Ensure documentation is up-to-date and effective planning for quarterly reporting/testing.

Review and test controls for design and operating effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and monitor remediation.

Set up processes for regular review and validation of controls and process documentation.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of Program Tempo documentation, testing, and sign-off.

Monitor completion of incident reports, Risk and Controls Self-Assessments (RCSAs), and change initiative risk assessments.

Ensure CIBC AU, HK, JP, and SG document and assess RCM controls effectiveness.

Manage relationships with key APAC stakeholders including Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, external auditors, and Business.

Maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members.

Act as regional SOX Officer, accountable for SOX testing, documentation, and reporting.

Participate in projects and initiatives as directed by leadership.

Complete Oversight Function (OF) Effectiveness and Independent Monitoring templates for Regulatory Compliance Monitoring (RCM).

Attend OF Council Meetings and present Finance requirements.

Coordinate responses to Compliance and Global Regulatory Affairs reports.

Create, monitor, and annually refresh Finance Regulatory Group Topics (RGTs).

Evaluate issue management process and materiality of deficiencies for remediation actions.

Evaluate effectiveness and adequacy of RCM controls and processes for regulatory changes.

Liaise with Business, Internal Audit (IA), and Compliance on RCM matters.

ACA qualified or CPA equivalent

At least 3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in Investment Banking and/or Big 4 experience

Professional Certification (ACA/CPA equivalent), Bachelor's Degree (implied)

Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s)