Director, Software Engineering - US AML Technology

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What You’ll Be Doing

The Director, Software Engineering - US AML Technology leads the technical design, implementation, and production support of CIBC’s US AML and financial crime technology solutions using Databricks and SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure. This role requires expertise in software development, data engineering, and regulatory technology, as well as proven experience managing a high-performing technical team and complex vendor relationships. You will drive CIBC’s US AML technology strategy, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and IT standards.

Work Arrangement: At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll work in a hybrid environment with the expectation to be onsite at least two days per week in downtown Chicago while the other days may be remote.

How You’ll Succeed

• Software Development and Technology Leadership – Oversee the design and implementation of data pipelines and analytics workflows using Databricks and SAS Viya for AML transaction monitoring and customer risk rating. Develop solution requirements – including system interfaces, data elements, and non-functional requirements – to ensure AML solutions solve business problems and align with CIBC’s technology standards.

• Strategy – Develop the AML technology strategy, leveraging emerging technologies and advanced analytics to ensure compliance, innovation, and effectiveness in financial crime prevention. Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry trends.

• Collaboration – Partner with technology and AML stakeholders, including CIBC’s BSA Officer and our Canadian parent bank’s AML program, to align AML initiatives with organizational goals. Work closely with enterprise architects and cloud engineering.

• Team Management – Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

• Vendor Management – Manage relationships with key technology vendors.

• Compliance & Risk Management – Enable the bank’s compliance with US regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.

• Communication – Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Change & Incident Management – Oversee ITIL-based change and incident management processes in ServiceNow to ensure AML technology systems are stable, resilient, and compliant with organizational standards.

Who You Are

• You have at least 12 years of experience in the technology or financial services industry, with a focus on AML and project delivery, including leadership experience. You have a bac