US Corporate Security Investigator

About the position

The role is responsible for responding to internal and external inquiries regarding external fraud, internal defalcation, criminal intrusion, and code of conduct violations. The role applies advanced concepts to conduct research and analysis, and prepare preliminary reports and recommendations for corporate security management and investigators. The role makes decisions that influence department plans, and acts as a resource integrator for their area, collaborating with other areas within corporate security to identify emerging intelligence needs and gather relevant information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into external fraud, internal defalcation, and serious security breaches, documenting findings in detailed reports.
• Assess underlying causes of security incidents and support asset recovery efforts, ensuring proactive risk mitigation.
• Identify emerging fraud patterns and trends using corporate intelligence networks and early warning systems.
• Provide specialized advice to senior management on fraud prevention, security controls, and financial crime investigations.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and corporate security teams across financial institutions to strengthen security measures.
• Ensure adherence to CIBC policies, industry regulations, and risk management frameworks, promoting ethical decision-making.
• Oversee investigative processes, recommend security improvements, and provide mentorship within the corporate security team.
• Prepare and present reports for senior executives, business leaders, and corporate partners, offering insights on security trends and mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Experience in risk analysis and risk management.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough research and investigations.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder reporting.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial crime investigations.
• Familiarity with corporate security practices.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance in the financial sector.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans.
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation).
• Holidays and 401(k).
• Incentive compensation plan with discretionary bonus component.
• Wellbeing support and MomentMakers recognition program.