Director, EAML Advocacy
About The Position
As Director, Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering (EAML) Advocacy, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping CIBC’s AML strategy through proactive regulatory engagement, industry advocacy, and strategic insight. You’ll collaborate closely with the VP, Strategy, Governance and Advocacy to represent CIBC in committees and forums, including interactions with government stakeholders such as FINTRAC and industry peer groups. Your expertise will help ensure CIBC’s AML program remains robust, adaptive, and compliant with evolving regulations. By establishing and nurturing relationships with regulators, industry partners, and internal stakeholders, you’ll drive advocacy initiatives that position CIBC as a leader in Canada’s AML regime. Your work will support CIBC’s vision for safe, sustainable growth and reinforce a strong risk culture across the organization. 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 3-5 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering, with a focus on regulatory requirements, governance, and policy in the Canadian financial services sector.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills allowing you to deliver complex information clearly and persuasively, including presentations to senior and executive audiences.
- Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively influencing across varied backgrounds and priorities—even without direct authority.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, demonstrating flexibility and creativity to adapt processes and strategies to evolving regulatory landscapes.
- Ability to distill information from diverse sources and regulations, preparing high-quality summaries, analyses, and recommendations.
- You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- University degree in a related field.
- Professional certification in Anti-Money Laundering or Compliance (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, ICA) is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Stay current on Canadian AML regulations and industry developments, reviewing draft documents and published reports to synthesize insights and prepare commentary for stakeholders.
- Represent CIBC in government and industry committees, forums, and peer councils, advocating for the bank’s position and contributing to industry-wide initiatives.
- Work with regional AML teams and cross-functional partners to align advocacy activities, bank positions, and goals, ensuring cohesive strategies across the organization.
- Track, report, and communicate regulatory changes and industry trends to senior management, preparing analyses and presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrate leadership through mentorship, cross-functional influence, and advocacy, fostering an effective AML regime and strong risk culture within CIBC.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Incentive pay
- Banking benefits
- Benefits program
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee share purchase plan
- Vacation offering
- Wellbeing support
- MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
- Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
