Senior Consultant, AML Advisory at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, CA

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What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Director, AML Advisory, the Senior Consultant, AML Advisory will be part of the EAML Advisory team overseeing the AML program for the Innovation, Technology and Payments group-supported Business units (BUs) such as ASG (Alternate Solutions Group), Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation and Simplii Digital Bank. As the Senior Consultant, you will support the assigned Anti-Money Laundering officer and act as the steward of the AML program for the Business Units you support through your commitment to enhancing AML/ATF oversight by providing AML/ATF expertise and guidance to the Lines of Business on the ML/TF risk of their products, services, and delivery channels and providing primary oversight of their compliance with AML/ATF regulatory requirements and management of ML/TF risks through the implementation of the requirements outlined within the AML Policy and associated Standards. Your effective communication skills with leaders and employees of all levels, understanding of the business as well as AML/ATF Regulations will contribute to your success.

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

• Regulatory oversight – You will provide guidance and clarity on regulatory changes, communications and AML process changes that affect the Business Units you support through developing a strong understanding of the BU by proactively investigating BU practices. Provide independent, specialized expertise and advice to the BU with respect to all potential ML risks and ensuring the BU implements AML controls, processes and procedures consistent with the CIBC’s AML regime while balancing a positive client experience. You’ll also be monitoring business changes in the BU and disseminating regulatory information and changes.
• Project delivery – You will analyze and either support or lead AML/ATF risk and control assessment and implementation for BU initiatives . You will liaise with the business and internal stakeholders on assessment, project coordination, consolidating requirements and ensure all mitigations are in place prior to launch.
• Relationship management – Develop strong relationships with the BU leaders & employees through regular meetings, presentations and interactions. You will participate actively in the management of the relationship by building and leading presentations, performing risk assessment and quality assurance activities and promoting the AML program and risk culture. You will also act as the primary contact on day-to-day AML questions with the BU.
• Stewardship **–**As the second line of defense, you will act as a steward of the AML program working collaboratively with the business and other control groups to providing view of ML, TF and reputational risks, guidance and independent effective challenge to risk and control activities and deficiency management.

Who you are

• You are curious, fast learner and want to be part of the initiatives that are shaping the future of CIBC. You are genuinely interested in cutting edge initiatives and thrive in the fast paced space of digitalization, new payment methods, Open Banking, Generative AI and technology.
• You have 5 years of AML experience in the financial services industry, preferably in an advisory function, providing specialist advice and counsel on complex AML/TF matters to business functions to ensure AML/TF requirements are fully met. It is an asset if you have ACAMS certification or similar.
• You can demonstrate experience in working on projects in the financial services industry for a minimum of 5 years. You have previous experience with acting as a project SME, ensuring deliverables are executed within the project scope and prescribed timeframes. You like unravelling complex problems with multiple parts and relish in seeing great ideas coming to life and are able to effectively engage stakeholders.
• You possess strong organization, administration and presentation skills. You have experience in constructing presentations for an executive audience.
• You have an undergraduate degree combined with extensive experience in disseminating regulatory information and being conversant with Line of Business obligations.
• It is a strong asset if you have payments background and experience with digital offers, Fintechs, payment rails expertise (Swift or non-Swift) and alternative payment methods such as digital wallets, etc. It is an asset if you have previous experience with key controls and quality assurance testing, and deficiency management activities.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You are a self-starter and autonomous and are able to navigate around and through ambiguity when necessary. You are not afraid of having difficult conversations when need be to protect the bank. You are organized and able to manage multiple long-cycle initiatives at the same time while performing the BAU oversight activities.
• You are passionate. You're passionate about finding a way to enable projects that are often new to the bank and develop partnership both within EAML and with multiple business stakeholders. You are also always looking to improve and find improvement opportunities in processes.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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
• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re 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, 29th Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Advisory Services, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy, Digital Payments, Executive Communications, Financial Transactions, Operational Efficiency, Oral Presentation, Payment Investigations, Proactive Monitoring, Project Coordination, Project Management, Risk Appetite, Risk Assessments, Risk Management and Mitigation, SWIFT Payments