Senior Director, Compliance & EAML Examination Program

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What youll be doing

Reporting to the Vice President the Senior Director AML Examination is accountable for managing a portfolio of large highly complex exams and for providing strategic thought leadership and for leading multi-skilled exam teams. Exam responsibilities include all areas of the examination portfolio. Through day to day activities the Senior Director will assess quality of business processes report any related internal control weaknesses advise examinees of best practices work collaboratively with the other exam teams under the VP and in some cases lead exams outside of core portfolio while also actively demonstrating support for CIBCs purpose to help make client and employee ambitions a reality. The Senior Director will play a key role in leading strategic initiatives to further align the examinations program to a Centre of Excellence

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 2-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

How youll succeed

• Regulatory Oversight Be aware of any upcoming changes in the industry. Act as a subject matter expert responding to questions from the business and team regarding AML regulations best practices and internal policies and procedures. Thorough knowledge of risk management practices including enterprise risk management functions and knowledge of specific LOB that the portfolio covers.

• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills. Have the ability to communicate effectively with different lines of business regarding the Regulations and the results of the examination. Well-developed writing skills sufficient to prepare interpretative analytical and creative materials involving precise articulation of ideas and opinions.

• Lead Examinations You will lead and oversee high quality thorough and timely execution of examinations. You will use your well-developed examinations skills to evaluate the effectiveness of processes and compliance with regulatory requirements and identify and recommend areas for improvement.

• Relationship building You will establish and maintain positive working relationships with various LOBs Compliance partners Internal Audit and other Governance partners to help them develop and implement an appropriate regulatory compliance culture compliance risk and control processes that are effective cost-efficient that help achieve business objectives.

• Strong Leadership Strong leadership and people management skills for motivating directing and coaching multi-disciplined team members to generate high quality work. Ability to manage exam staff having a variety of technical specialties.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in thorough knowledge of risk management practices including enterprise risk management functions and deep knowledge and expertise in AML.

• It is an asset that you bring 10 years experience with auditing in the financial services sector with a focus on Capital Markets Wealth and Retail Banking the related AML regulatory control and operating environments including comprehensive understanding of CIBC Regulatory Compliance Management Framework.

• Youre a certified professional. University degree combined with an auditing or accounting designation (CPA CIA) or a post-graduate business degree (MBA) is preferred.

• You are a bold and authentic leader. Youre passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse high performing teams. This role leads a small group of seasoned professionals.

• You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow for the programs and the Team. You proactively seek new opportunities to define whats possible.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.

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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* defined benefit pension plan* an employee share purchase plan a vacation offering wellbeing support and MomentMakers our social points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation please contact

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and where applicable must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you all that you have to offer and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay 31st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Compliance Frameworks Leadership Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Requirements Reputation Risk Management Risk Assessments Strategic Advisory

Required Experience:

Exec

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1