Senior Manager, US Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Governance

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What youll be doing

U.S. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Governance plays an important role in strengthening our AML and Sanctions framework and supporting effective second line of defense oversight. As a Senior Manager US AML Governance youll lead key governance programs that help ensure our practices are well designed consistently executed and aligned with evolving U.S. regulatory expectations. Youll own governance activities across Regulatory Compliance Management Known & Emerging Risks and Records Management while promoting strong program discipline clear documentation and meaningful risk visibility. Youll work closely with Enterprise AML Compliance Risk and business partners to support effective oversight escalation and decision-making. Through your leadership youll identify opportunities to strengthen governance processes recordkeeping and risk monitoring across the U.S. AML and Sanctions framework.

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

How youll succeed

• Governance leadership - Lead governance programs across the U.S. AML and Sanctions framework using a risk-based approach to support alignment with applicable regulatory requirements internal policies standards and second line of defense expectations.
• Regulatory compliance management - Oversee governance activities related to the U.S. AML Regulatory Compliance Management Program including regulatory change management consent order tracking impact assessments and related oversight activities.
• Risk oversight - Manage Known & Emerging Risks governance by identifying assessing monitoring escalating and tracking developments emerging risks and key events that may affect the AML and Sanctions control environment.
• Records management and documentation - Lead Records Management activities including records retention practices documentation standards program evidence maintenance and oversight of inventory preservation destruction and periodic review activities.
• Reporting and program discipline - Maintain strong governance routines documentation and reporting processes that provide clear meaningful insights into key risks issues and program developments.
• Partnership and continuous improvement - Partner with Enterprise AML Compliance Risk and business teams to support consistent execution effective escalation audit and exam readiness and ongoing improvements to governance processes and controls.

Who you are

• You have relevant experience. You bring at least 5 years of experience in AML and Sanctions within a regulated financial services environment. You have a strong understanding of U.S. AML and Sanctions regulatory expectations and governance practices.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy assessing complex issues identifying risks and turning information into clear actionable insights. You use sound judgment to support effective oversight and decision-making.
• Your influence makes a difference. You build strong partnerships across Compliance Risk Enterprise AML and business teams. You can align stakeholders drive consensus and support consistent execution across multiple groups.
• You know that details matter. You bring strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage complex deliverables maintain accurate documentation and track issues through to resolution.
• Youre digitally savvy. Youre comfortable using technology to improve efficiency and execution including Microsoft Office tools SharePoint PowerApps and AI-enabled tools. Experience with governance reporting and documentation tools is an asset.
• Youre a certified professional. You have a bachelors degree. Its an asset if you hold a professional certification such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or a similar designation.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.

At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $ 130000 USD to $145000 USD for the market based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees needs; including Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave Parental Leave and Vacation) Holidaysand 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. #LI-TA

**This position is not available for Visa sponsorship.**

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 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

• 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 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

IL-Chicago 70 W Madison St Fl 8

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Artificial Intelligence Technologies Compliance Monitoring Compliance Programs Cross-Functional Alignment Cross-Functional Communications Cross-Functional Coordination Cross-Functional Initiatives Cross-Team Collaboration Customer Onboarding Management Reporting Microsoft Applications Project Management Regulatory Compliance Management Regulatory Reporting Written Communication Written Presentation

Required Experience:

Senior Manager