Director, Finance Governance and Controls, Asia Pacific

Location: Hong Kong, HKG

Company

CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank focused on supporting clients through inclusive, collaborative financial services.

What you will do

• Lead finance governance and oversight for the Asia Pacific region in line with Program Tempo requirements.
• Maintain governance documentation and coordinate quarterly reporting, testing, and sign-off processes.
• Review and test controls for design and operating effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and monitor remediation plans.
• Act as regional SOX Officer and ensure SOX testing, documentation, and reporting requirements are met.
• Monitor operational risk activities, including incident reports, risk and control self-assessments, and change initiative risk assessments.
• Manage relationships with Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, external auditors, and business stakeholders across APAC and Europe.

Requirements

• Knowledge of banking products and associated risks and controls.
• ACA qualification or CPA equivalent, with at least three years of post-qualification experience in investment banking and/or Big Four experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to enhance documents and procedures.
• Experience with regulatory compliance monitoring, risk assessments, control documentation, and control testing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word; general ledger and source-system understanding is beneficial.
• Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with support for resolving organizational, operational, and process issues.
• Inclusive workplace committed to accessibility and ensuring team members and clients feel they belong.
• Regular employment with a 37.5-hour work week.