Director of Portfolio Oversight - CIBC : Job Details

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What you'll be doingAs the Director of Portfolio Oversight, you will lead teams responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and expansion of the firm's portfolio oversight program. This program ensures adherence to key risk controls and regulatory requirements, with periodic reporting presented to the firm's Investment Oversight Committees.In this role, you'll work closely with the Head of Portfolio Oversight to identify process enhancements, strengthen controls, and expand monitoring to ensure client investment portfolios align with investment policy statements and Investment Policy Committee decisions. You will oversee the Regulation 9 investment review process, pre-trade compliance rules, and the monitoring of proprietary separately managed and wrap equity programs.How you'll succeed

• Lead portfolio oversight teams: Manage investment professionals to maintain an efficient operating model that executes portfolio oversight functions effectively.

• Oversee Regulation 9 review process: Design and implement enhanced controls to identify and report investment review exceptions, including asset allocation drift, asset concentrations, and non-approved holdings.

• Enhance compliance monitoring: Analyze reports on aged investment policy statements and coordinate training to ensure Relationship Management teams meet regulatory guidelines.

• Manage portfolio oversight programs: Oversee the firm's separately managed and wrap equity portfolios, ensuring adherence to investment policies.

• Drive process improvements: Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities to strengthen the firm's control environment and expand monitoring efforts.

• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Relationship Managers, Compliance, Operations, and Portfolio Managers to support oversight initiatives.

• Lead special projects: Play a key role in cross-functional investment initiatives that enhance platform offerings and regulatory compliance.

Who you are

• Educational background: You have a bachelor's degree in finance or another business-related field.

• Experienced leader: You have proven experience in investment management, risk assessment, and compliance in Wealth Management.

• Regulatory expert: You have strong knowledge of investment products, regulatory requirements (40 Act & Regulation 9), and investment operations.

• Analytical and detail-oriented: You excel at evaluating investment and trading processes, ensuring compliance, and implementing controls.

• Strong communicator: You effectively engage with senior leadership, investment teams, and cross-functional partners.

• Decisive and adaptable: You perform well under pressure, making timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Organized and strategic: You prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring key issues are addressed in a timely manner.

• Tech-savvy: You are familiar with Wealth Management applications such as SEI, Charles River, and FactSet.

• Collaborative team player: You thrive in a team-driven environment and are comfortable working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

• Willing to travel: You have the flexibility to travel as needed.

What success looks like

• A well-executed Regulation 9 investment review process with strong compliance controls.

• Effective portfolio oversight programs that ensure investment policy adherence.

• Strong partnerships with Relationship Managers, Compliance, and Portfolio Managers to support risk management initiatives.

• Process improvements that enhance the firm's control environment and oversight capabilities.

• Successful execution of cross-functional investment initiatives that expand the firm's platform offerings.

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, a vacation offering 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.

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 during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

• 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.

Job Location

NY-300 Madison Ave., 7th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Decision Making, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Strategic Objectives