Sr. Manager, US AML Advisory Private Wealth Management

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

Job Description:

​​This position is responsible for assessing money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks associated with new products and services, regulatory change, third party arrangements, and during the risk self-assessment process.  Candidate will collaborate with AML, infrastructure and business team members to evaluate internal and external changes, document risks and controls, and prepare formal assessments.​ 

What you'll be doing:

• Monitor regulatory change as well as industry news in order to pro-actively identify risks and control enhancements that may need to be adopted by the organization to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain a risk-based Anti-Money Laundering Program. 

• Lead discussions with business and infrastructure partners in the evaluation of new products, initiatives, technology upgrades, and vendors to identify money laundering/terrorist financing and sanctions risks, recommend control enhancements, and document impact on policy, procedure, training, systems or risk assessments. 

• Collaborate with AML Advisory team members to provide effective challenge on business Risk Self-Assessment results leveraging risk and control data. 

• Formalize client-centric reputation risk assessments for presentment to the US and Enterprise Chief AML Officers. 

• Develop standardized templates, processes, and guidelines for US AML Advisory intake to create consistency, monitor and measure adherence to service level agreements, and identify and implement efficiencies. 

How you'll succeed:​

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES  

• As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.   

AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS   

• As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. 

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field 

• Advanced degree preferred 

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification preferred 

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience interpreting and implementing financial services regulatory programs, preferably related to anti-money laundering and/or enterprise risk management 

• Knowledge of US AML laws and regulations as well as familiarity with US Sanctions programs 

• Understanding of financial services operations, infrastructure and payment processing 

• Judgment and problem-solving skills in order to provide input and advice to lines of business (LOBs) on risk management controls 

• Ability to interpret complex regulatory issues in order to provide sound guidance 

• Interpersonal and relationship management skills to build trust amongst all stakeholders and work collaboratively with LOBs 

• Time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage competing/demanding priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• This role operates within a normal office environment 

• Travel required:  ​Occasional ​ 

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbe