Manager, AML Transformation Delivery & Insights

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

You'll join CIBC's US AML Transformation, Delivery, and Insights team, where we're helping transform the anti-money laundering function through newer technologies, innovation, and thoughtful problem-solving. As a Manager, AML Transformation Delivery & Insights professional, you'll focus on the development, testing, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of transaction monitoring rules using both new and existing AML technologies, including SAS Viya, SQL, Python, and Databricks. You'll support a growing team with an expanding mandate, contributing to initiatives that strengthen monitoring capabilities, improve data quality, and enhance typology coverage. In this role, you'll work independently on key deliverables, identify risks, support project execution, and help advance solutions that improve the effectiveness of the AML program. We're looking for someone who is curious, adaptable, and motivated by continuous learning in an environment where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. 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+ days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

Strong anti-money laundering transaction monitoring experience.
5+ years of experience supporting testing, analytics, and implementation activities within anti-money laundering, with a strong focus on transaction monitoring and related controls.
Demonstrated experience in SAS for anti-money laundering transaction monitoring, including recent experience with SAS Viya, as well as SQL, Python, Databricks, and related querying tools.
Experience leading projects with limited supervision and guiding a small team or contractor group to deliver against shared goals and timelines.
A degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities at once, and communicate technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences, including senior leaders.
Must be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other transaction monitoring platforms, such as Actimize.
Experience with tuning or optimizing anti-money laundering transaction monitoring or sanctions systems.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation.

Responsibilities

Support the design, build, enhancement, and implementation of transaction monitoring rules using SAS Viya and other monitoring technologies, including SQL and Python.
Perform pre- and post-implementation testing to confirm rules continue to operate as intended.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT), system integration testing (SIT), and other test phases leading up to implementation.
Identify defects, support root cause analysis for alert anomalies, and coordinate with Risk Technology partners to resolve issues.
Support the development, tuning, and optimization of transaction monitoring rules through data mining, statistical analysis, and query development.
Identify opportunities to introduce new rules and strengthen typology coverage using quantitative and qualitative insights.
Support the team's ongoing transition to SAS Viya and contribute to the use of new and existing technologies, including Databricks, Python, and SQL Server.
Help identify scalable solutions that support reporting, data quality, and operational updates.
Prepare documentation to support Internal Audit and Model Risk Management standards.
Provide data extraction, reporting, and analytical support for regulatory examinations and document key United States anti-money laundering Transaction Detection and Intelligence processes related to models and systems.
Support the execution of multiple projects and implementations by contributing to business research, scope assessment, testing coordination, and delivery activities.
Provide direction and support for contractor UAT efforts and contribute to successful team outcomes.