Internal Audit - Intern

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you'll be doing

The Internal Audit Intern will be responsible for delivering core audit services and work as part of a multi-skilled audit team to conduct risk-focused audits of various business processes & operations. This individual will identify internal control weaknesses and advise clients of efficiency or effectiveness opportunities. Through day to day activities, the Internal Audit Intern will also actively demonstrate support for CIBC’s purpose to help make client and employee ambitions a reality. The successful candidate will work with team members to plan and/or conduct risk-based audits, identifying potential control weaknesses that may prevent a business from meeting its objectives. They will take accountability and ownership of all assigned tasks from start to finish, collaborate directly with clients, identify and address client needs through building relationships, and actively participate in client discussions and meetings. The role also requires preparing concise, accurate documents, balancing project management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, and communicating potential conflicts to leadership.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

Important information:

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education to be eligible for this role. However, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program.

• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages), a cover letter (no more than 1 page), and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application.  All documents should be uploaded as 1 file into the “Resume” section of your application.

• Duration of Work Term:  4 months (January-April).

How you'll succeed

• Commitment to Audit Quality and Continuous Improvement -Extremely dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming high levels of responsibility within short time frames.

• Project Management - Well-developed written and verbal communication skills sufficient to provide detailed explanations and interpretation of factual and conceptual information and ideas related to complex technical and conceptual issues.

• Analytical and Technical Capabilities - Strong analytical capabilities with an interest in designing and developing automation and analytical tools to support audit activities and business processes. Advanced Excel skills are required; knowledge of VBA is an asset. Programming experience in Python is considered a strong plus.

• Educational Background and Business Acumen - Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in a relevant field such as quantitative disciplines, data science, artificial intelligence, business administration, MBA, or other related areas.

• Interest in Audit, Data and Technology Risk - Demonstrated interest in internal audit, data analytics, technology operations, security, resilience, and/or technology audits is an asset depending on team placement.

Who you are

• 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’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.

• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

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

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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 [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

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