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What you’ll be doing

The Senior Director, Head of AML Governance is accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures, training, exams, deficiencies and reporting functions are developed and maintained to support CIBC’s Enterprise AML Governance Program. The Senior Director, Head of AML Governance is also accountable for delivering effective reporting relating to the risks and efficacy of CIBC’s AML Program globally.

At CIBC 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

EAML Governance Oversight – Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of the four main areas within EAML Governance – Policy Governance, Control Deficiency Management, Risk Regulatory Reporting, and EAML Training. Ensuring effective management and leadership on CIBC and EAML compliance with AML regulatory requirements and industry best practices, managing independent reviews by reviewers and ensuring deficiencies are mitigated, managing the enterprise-wide reporting framework driving the governance pillar ensuring compliance with AML regulations, and overseeing a robust specialized training program to EAML members.

Effective Leadership – Provide leadership and effective management of business unit staff to influence employee commitment to the organization and to the team.

Relationship Management – Develop strong relationships with and partnerships with Risk or Control colleagues in Enterprise AML and other areas including Risk Management, Internal Audit, Business Controls, and other functional areas. Your effective communication skills with different Functional Group leaders and employees, understanding of the business and AML/ATF Regulations will contribute to your success.

Who you are

You can demonstrate experience. 10+ years' experience working within AML governance, regulatory compliance, and deficiency management within the financial services industry.

You can demonstrate knowledge. You have comprehensive knowledge of Canadian AML laws and regulations.

You are a caring and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams. You have a minimum of 5 years of people management/leadership experience.

You have a degree. In business, law or accounting or a related field and/or relevant years of experience in interpreting and implementing regulatory regimes, preferably related to anti-money laundering and/or anti-terrorist financing.

It’s an asset. Internal audit and/or EAML training experience an asset.

You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way to provide input and advice to LOBs and Senior Executives on AML for best compliance and risk management solutions.

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 work collaboratively with others, to develop innovative solutions to regulatory challenges.

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 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 [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

Toronto-81 Bay, 29th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Coaching, Ensure Compliance, Financial Transactions, Leadership, Operational Efficiency, People Management, Relationship Management, Risk Management and Mitigation, Strategic Objectives