Hybrid Sr Manager Business Effectiveness presso CIBC

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you’ll be doing

You’ll be joining Simplii as Senior Manager Finance Operations and Automation reporting to Senior Director, Simplii Operations. You are responsible for daily reconciliation, accounting and reporting functions as well as managing and balancing the Bank/s Ledger accounts including Automated Banking Machines (ABM), Point of Sale (POS), Remote Banking (RB) and 30 other Suspense Accounts for Simplii. Automation, you’ll be hands-on with all aspects of  Prepare in-depth queries, designing, writing and execute queries by the team members in production using Micro Focus UFT One 2021 (Unified Functional Testing) Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber tools, Knowledge of SAS (Statistical Analysis System) Programming or similar programs to facilitate various automate operations activities.

At Simplii we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. 

How you'll succeed

• Data integrity - Balance the Bank functions on managing reconciliation of suspense accounts used by RCS (Retail Client Services), RPS (RETAIL PAYMENT SERVICES) and Operational Risk units. This involves resolution of outstanding items in the suspense.

• Testing expertise - Lead the investigation and translation of business requirements into test cases. Design and manage end-to-end testing activities by the team for various projects across the business.. Document test processes and results, ensuring through reporting and traceability.

• Analysis - Manage Daily, monthly and Financial Year end activities - including critical review of journal entries and financial results. Provide proactive communication of variances/issues and ensure accounting is completed timely and accurately.

• Leadership skills - Support end-to-end project implementation as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to a diverse team of technology and project professionals. Maintain a collaborative work environment and support team members to resolve organizational, operational, and process problems. Proactively identify any potential issues suggest possible improvements or enhancements. Develop imaginative solutions and new ways of thinking about situations, problems and opportunities. You can conduct research and root cause analysis, analyze trade offs between usability, performance and key business objectives. You can develop models and ‘what if’ scenarios to demonstrate the range of options available to management, by presenting optimal solutions.

• Coordination - Identify obstacles or risks that may impact a project’s timeline or success and provide regular status updates to the business. Keep the lines of communication open with stakeholders, and escalate issues when necessary. Ensure that all deliverables are received, approved, and aligned to project’s timeline.

• Compliance - Ensure Finance SOX controls (including suspense accounts) are effective and performed on regular basis to identify/manage exposure to risks, escalating issues as appropriate. Follow Records Management procedures to store digital documents and archive for future reference.

• Automation and Engineering - Automation Team in not only the maintenance of existing packages but also the evaluation, design and implementation of new automation technologies, frameworks, DevOps products and techniques; Planning and forecasting of team capacity. You will be working with cutting-edge Automation Tools and overseeing improvements in the toolsets to drive Transformation.

Who you are

• You are experienced in software development testing, automation and process improvement principles. 5+ years of hands-on experience in an automation testing lead position and a proven track record of process improvement. You have in-depth knowledge and experience in automation tools and frameworks like Microfocus UFT/Selenium/ Robot/ Quantum, software development experience in Java, Python, VBScript, writing and executing  SQL queries. You also have experience in API testing. It is an asset if you have prior experience in Microsoft Power BI and SAS (Statistical Analysis System).

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

• You're inspired by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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, French proficiency, 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

Toronto-161 Bay St., 4th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Client Service, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvements, Process Management, Professional Presentation Candidarsi ora