Senior Director, AML Advisory

CIBC•Toronto, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy, Governance, and Advisory (SGA), you will lead an AML Advisory team in providing advice and independent oversight of compliance with all regulatory requirements relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) for the Personal, Business and Commercial Banking businesses in Canada. In this capacity, the Senior Director leads a team of AML officers (AMLOs) in providing guidance and oversight of money laundering and terrorist financing compliance, internal controls activities, and implementation of processes and initiatives to ensure risks are being appropriately managed. The role is also responsible for keeping up to date with regulatory information and changes, and communicating these to their respective Lines of Business (LoBs) with the objective of identifying any gaps between current practices and regulatory requirements. 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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience working in AML compliance within the financial services industry.
Comprehensive knowledge of the AML laws and regulations in Canada.
Experience advising, interpreting and/or implementing AML requirements at a financial institution, other reporting entity or similar entities in Canada.
An undergraduate degree in business, law, or accounting or equivalent experience.
Excellent, demonstrated risk acumen.
Systematic thinker with strong process, analytical, and technical skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, together with strong presentation and executive communication skills.
Act like an owner. Thrive when empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
Be a caring and accountable leader.
Be passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.
Have led diverse, high performing teams.
Values matter. Bring your real self to work and live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

Act as primary relationship manager between Enterprise AML (EAML) and LoBs to assess impacts and strategies developed to address new or changing requirements.
Provide subject matter expertise and advice during the development and implementation of new processes and initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable AML regulatory requirements.
Provide recommendations and escalations as applicable in respect of Client risk assessments.
Lead the completion of the annual Inherent and Control Risk Assessment for AML/ATF.
Provide advice and guidance on AML regulatory requirements and changes as the subject matter expert to the Lines of Business and Functional Groups you support through developing a strong understanding of their products, services, operations, controls and processes.
Keep current on applicable regulations and regulatory guidance and their impacts to these groups.
Understand the LoB and Functional Group’s exposure to potential money laundering, terrorist financing and Sanctions risks based on its client types, product/service offerings and operations and the controls and processes to mitigate such risks.
Provide leadership and effective management of department staff to influence employee commitment to the organization and to the team.
Build team and individual capabilities through job shadowing, special projects, and training to ensure employees are capable of performing to job requirement standards.
Provide strategic leadership and vision for the continuing evolution of the Wealth Management AML/ATF program.
Develop strong relationships with LoB leaders and employees through regular meetings, presentations, and acting as the primary contact on AML matters.
Establish partnerships with Risk or Control colleagues specifically in Enterprise AML and other areas, including Risk Management, Internal Audit, Integrated Business Control Services, and other functional areas.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
A benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan
An employee share purchase plan
A 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