Senior Audit Manager, Wealth Management

Location: Chicago, United States; hybrid arrangement with 2+ days per week on-site and up to 15% travel

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 USD per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location

Company

CIBC is building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world, with a focus on client service, trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan covering private wealth management activities.
• Oversee multiple audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, scope, resources, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Assess business strategies, emerging risks, investments, advisory services, trust activities, and control environments.
• Prepare and review clear, well-supported audit reports and communicate findings to management.
• Build relationships with business partners and provide practical advice on risks, controls, and governance.
• Lead, coach, and mentor audit professionals throughout the audit lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive audit experience, including internal audit experience within a large U.S. bank, wealth management firm, or registered investment advisor.
• Deep knowledge of wealth management practices, risks, and controls across investments, advisory services, and trust activities.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.

Nice to have

• CFA, CFIRS, or relevant securities licenses.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to manage work activities.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k), incentive compensation eligibility, banking benefits, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Inclusive workplace with accessible candidate support and opportunities for professional growth.

Hiring process

• Applicants may complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests, including MS Office or simulation-based assessments.