Senior Manager, US AML and Sanctions Training

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We are seeking a Senior Manager, US AML and Sanctions Training to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of AML and sanctions training program for our US operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that team members understand their responsibilities for managing and mitigating AML and Sanctions risks and for complying with US regulations, while also supporting global coordination and alignment.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role requires close collaboration with our Enterprise partners and other functions on training program framework and strategy. Additionally, the role requires collaboration and engagement with first and second lines of defense partners to ensure efficiencies and a consistent learner experience. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for tracking completion, monitoring training effectiveness, and supporting reporting to internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulators.

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.

How You’ll Succeed

Program Strategy & Design

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based AML and sanctions training strategy tailored to US regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Align training program and inventory with the broader enterprise-wide AML and Sanctions risk management framework.
• Ensure the training program remains current with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and emerging risk areas.

Training Development & Execution

• Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of AML and sanctions courses, including identifying appropriate audiences.
• Deliver instructor-led training where necessary.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and Learning & Development teams to ensure training is accurate, engaging, and fit-for-purpose.

Governance & Collaboration

• Own and maintain US AML and Sanctions training governing documents (e.g., standards and procedures).
• Partner with enterprise and first and second lines of defense to coordinate on training content and delivery, ensuring content efficiencies and maintaining alignment with enterprise policies and standards.
• Work with first and second line of defense business units to ensure training supports risk ownership and control frameworks.
• Maintain documentation and training records to demonstrate program governance and readiness for audit or regulatory reviews

Tracking, Reporting & Metrics

• Manage training assignment, completion tracking, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to assess training completion rates, audience coverage, and effectiveness.
• Prepare reporting for AML leadership, internal committees, audit, and regulators as needed.

Regulatory Awareness & Risk Alignment

• Stay current on AML and sanctions regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and industry trends, and integrate relevant changes into the training program.
• Support regulatory examinations and inquiries by providing relevant training records, materials, and program description.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of