Senior Audit Manager, Wealth Management
$120,000–$120,000 year
HybridChicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Execute a risk-based audit plan for the Private Wealth Management portfolio, overseeing engagements across trust companies, registered investment advisors, and personal banking. Lead complex audits, provide strategic risk insight to management, and strengthen the control environment while building trusted relationships with business partners. Coach and develop audit professionals to ensure work is delivered with accuracy, rigor, and alignment to regulatory standards. Prepare meaningful audit reports and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders at various levels. This role requires 10+ years of experience in internal audit within a large U.S. bank or wealth management firm, with up to 15% travel. The position is based at CIBC's New York office in a hybrid arrangement of 2+ days on-site.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience, including internal audit experience within a large U.S. bank, wealth management firm, or registered investment advisor, with a focus on investment, advisor, and trust-related audits
- Strong wealth management risk expertise
- Deep knowledge of business practices, risks, and controls across the wealth management space, including investments, advisory services, and trust activities
- Strong communicator and relationship builder
- Ability to present complex information clearly, build credibility with internal and external partners, and communicate effectively through strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Lead with accountability and sound judgment
- Ability to work independently in complex environments, manage shifting priorities effectively, and bring strong project management skills and professionalism to the work
- Professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS), or relevant securities licenses
- Ability to travel
- Up to 15% travel
- Valid work or study permit
- Legal eligibility to work at the location(s) specified
- Audit Management
- Internal Controls
- Operating Effectiveness
- People Management
- Risk Based Auditing
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Technical Leadership
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant education
- Certified professional
- Values matter
- Bring real self to work
- Live values - trust, teamwork, and accountability
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