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What you’ll be doing

The Director, Policy, Regulation and Advocacy plays a key role in EAML by leading and developing a team that is responsible to be the subject matter experts for Canadian AML/ATF regulatory requirements and to be active in Regulatory Advocacy in Canada. The team is accountable for the design and maintenance of the AML/ATF & Sanctions Framework, along with the corresponding Enterprise Policies and Standards. The Director develops, enhances and oversees the governance of Regulatory Change implementation and Advocacy activities globally; drawing insights and raising to Senior Leadership. As the key point of contact for local regulatory inquiries and advice to the Bank, the team is accountable to provide meaningful insight on emerging risks and key events while horizon scanning for regulatory change in Canada and performing effective impact assessments.

This role supports the EAML Senior Leadership Team in its regulatory interaction within Canada and Internationally when required.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

 How you’ll succeed

Own the policy, advocacy and regulation portfolio for EAML -  Develop, manage and enhance an integrated, strategic and effective approach to global tracking of Advocacy activities while also developing CIBC’s position on emerging risks globally. Develop and manage governance for regulatory change implementation and oversee regulatory change implementation globally, including effective challenge of regions, insightful reporting and escalation of risks.

Effective communication - Identify and actively craft white papers to analyze, craft and support CIBCs position on the AML regime to support the CAMLO and SLT in regulatory interactions.

People leadership - Be an inspiring and effective people leader, empowering the team and providing strategic direction while actively identifying streamlining opportunities.

Reporting - Own the data for Regulatory Change and Advocacy and design and develop management reporting Optimize reporting of the portfolio activities/components to provide meaningful insights and recommendations.

Strategic direction - Lead the strategy for the Enterprise Framework, Policies and Standards and oversee the timely update of regional standards and relevant procedures. Proactively identify and implement improvements such as training, communication or other activities that enhance the AML/ATF & Sanctions program globally.

Relationship management - Partner with AML Advisory and other EAML stakeholders to manage the enterprise policies and standards, with a focus on risk appetite and risk consideration. Network internally and externally. Support the CAMLO in performing timely and insightful analysis of external/internal events globally; liaising with regional AML/ATF teams as required.

Who you are

You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in AML/ATF/Sanctions, with advanced knowledge of local AML/ATF/Sanctions Regulations and ability to assess impacts to a Financial Institution’s clients, products, services and operations.  You  you have some experience in development of Policies/Standards in a global financial institution.

You are a caring and accountable leader. You have a minimum one year of people leadership experience. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.

Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint. Tableau knowledge is an asset.

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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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, 29th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, AML Policies, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Anti Money Laundering Law, Banking, Counter Terrorist Financing, Leadership, Management Reporting, People Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Appetite, Sanctions (Law), Sanctions Compliance, Technical Knowledge