Senior Anti-Money Laundering Investigator

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Job Description

CIBC’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has oversight over all investigative aspects of CIBC's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) program, including high risk client identification and management, periodic review, transaction monitoring and operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator, you will take on a leadership role in detecting and preventing financial crimes within our organization. Your experience and expertise will be crucial in identifying complex money laundering schemes, analyzing suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. You’ll collaborate closely with the AML team, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to maintain the integrity of our financial systems.

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

How You Will Succeed

• Advanced Transaction Analysis - Dive deep into intricate financial transactions to uncover hidden patterns and anomalies. Identify sophisticated money laundering techniques and assess their impact.
• Case Management and Reporting - Lead investigations into suspicious activities, documenting findings in detailed reports. Collaborate with senior management and compliance officers for review and action.
• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) - Prepare SARs based on identified suspicious transactions. Collaborate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities as needed. Maintain confidentiality of reports and documentation as required by law
• System Optimization - Assist in the evaluation and testing of rule thresholds. Assist in maintaining and testing the data inputs used by the transaction monitoring system.
• Regulatory Expertise - Stay abreast of evolving AML laws, regulations, and industry best practices. Interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide guidance to junior investigators.
• Collaboration and Training - Mentor and train junior investigators on advanced investigative techniques. Work closely with auditors, regulators, and law enforcement agencies. Build relationships with internal stakeholders to advance the cooperation between investigations and client facing partners.
• Technological Proficiency - Utilize tools such as SQL and Excel to analyze complex financial transaction data efficiently. Adapt to technological advancements in the field.
• Strategic Decision-Making - Make and communicate informed decisions based on comprehensive analysis and risk assessment. Identify potential efficiencies in processes and make supported recommendations for improvements.

Who You Are/Qualifications

• You are a leader. You guide and mentor junior investigators. You take ownership of your work and the work of the team.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. You possess the ability to identify patterns and anomalies.
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making. You analyze financial data with precision and thoroughness.
• You think critically. You evaluate complex situations and make informed decisions.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best. You stay current with changing AML trends and regulat