Senior Director, AML Applications & Data

CIBC•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, AML Applications & Data, will provide strategic direction and leadership to the design, maintenance, and implementation of the platforms, tools and data utilized by EAML based on your subject matter expertise of AML requirements, systems and data supporting AML and Sanctions compliance programs, including its related operations and processes. You’ll be an integral member of the Senior Management team and will be responsible for the medium and long-term planning and delivery on the development, business requirements, analytics (e.g., stability), and projects supporting these applications, tools and data. You’ll be the subject matter expert and conduit for technology, product and other partners in order to drive innovation. You will also oversee and have accountability for the governance, oversight, gathering, organizing, interpreting and presenting the data needed to support day to day operations, business intelligence, strategy and business effectiveness initiatives, internal and external reporting and ad hoc analysis. All initiatives are to be delivered with excellence utilizing an enterprise program management discipline.

Requirements

10 – 15 years’ experience in leading the implementation, maintenance and development of strategies related to applications, tools, advanced analytics and data for enterprise-wide AML and Sanctions compliance programs.
Experience and strong knowledge of Canadian AML/ATF laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of AML/ATF laws and regulations of jurisdictions in which CIBC entities operate.
Experience developing and implementing strategic team goals.
Experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
Critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
Values matter to you.
Bring your real self to work and live CIBC’s values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expertise of AML requirements, systems and data supporting AML and Sanctions compliance programs, including its related operations and processes.
Expertise in evaluating future capabilities like Artificial Intelligence.
Experience with Financial Intelligence Unit and Global Sanctions teams.
Experience with data governance and documentation, including critical data elements and data custody agreements.
Experience with knowledge transfer and minimizing key person risk within the team.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the Applications, Testing, and Data teams, overseeing platform development and maintenance activities.
Guide the evaluation and implementation of new features and enhancements, making expert recommendations based on impact and feasibility.
Ensure effective business support, planning, and delivery for ongoing initiatives and improvements to EAML applications and tools.
Oversee the creation and approval of business requirements, functional specifications, and user test plans, and provide leadership throughout project planning and User Acceptance Testing.
Maintain rigorous project protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead strategic planning for EAML’s applications, tools, and data, collaborating with key partners such as Technology.
Conduct in-depth analysis to identify opportunities and develop competitive strategies for platform improvement, including evaluating future capabilities like Artificial Intelligence.
Act as the Business Owner for the EAML platform, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and feedback.
Drive the implementation of strategic changes based on analysis and insights from teams such as the Financial Intelligence Unit and Global Sanctions.
Serve as Data Owner or delegate for EAML applications, overseeing data governance and documentation, including critical data elements and data custody agreements.
Establish and maintain robust data infrastructure to ensure accurate capture, definition, and preservation of data.
Ensure thorough documentation to support knowledge transfer and minimize key person risk within the team.
Build collaborative relationships with data management peers across the organization to share best practices.
Provide senior leadership to business unit staff, fostering employee commitment and aligning roles with CIBC’s goals.
Build team capabilities through development opportunities, training, and special projects.
Manage performance by offering constructive feedback and removing barriers to success, while ensuring expectations align with business priorities.
Promote a positive work environment and model CIBC’s mission, vision, and values.