Senior Director, AML Applications & Data

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What you'll be doing

The Senior Director, AML Applications & Data, will provide strategic direction and leadership to the design, maintenance, and implementation of the platforms, tools and data utilized by EAML based on your subject matter expertise of AML requirements, systems and data supporting AML and Sanctions compliance programs, including its related operations and processes.

You’ll be an integral member of the Senior Management team and will be responsible for the medium and long-term planning and delivery on the development, business requirements, analytics (e.g., stability), and projects supporting these applications, tools and data. You’ll be the subject matter expert and conduit for technology, product and other partners in order to drive innovation. You will also oversee and have accountability for the governance, oversight, gathering, organizing, interpreting and presenting the data needed to support day to day operations, business intelligence, strategy and business effectiveness initiatives, internal and external reporting and ad hoc analysis. All initiatives are to be delivered with excellence utilizing an enterprise program management discipline

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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll Succeed

• Platform Development and Maintenance - Lead and mentor the Applications, Testing, and Data teams, overseeing platform development and maintenance activities. Guide the evaluation and implementation of new features and enhancements, making expert recommendations based on impact and feasibility. Ensure effective business support, planning, and delivery for ongoing initiatives and improvements to EAML applications and tools. Oversee the creation and approval of business requirements, functional specifications, and user test plans, and provide leadership throughout project planning and User Acceptance Testing. Maintain rigorous project protocols throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strategy and Planning - Lead strategic planning for EAML’s applications, tools, and data, collaborating with key partners such as Technology. Conduct in-depth analysis to identify opportunities and develop competitive strategies for platform improvement, including evaluating future capabilities like Artificial Intelligence. Act as the Business Owner for the EAML platform, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and feedback. Drive the implementation of strategic changes based on analysis and insights from teams such as the Financial Intelligence Unit and Global Sanctions.
• Data Management - Serve as Data Owner or delegate for EAML applications, overseeing data governance and documentation, including critical data elements and data custody agreements. Establish and maintain robust data infrastructure to ensure accurate capture, definition, and preservation of data. Ensure thorough documentation to support knowledge transfer and minimize key person risk within the team. Build collaborative relationships with data management peers across the organization to share best practices.
• Team Management - Provide senior leadership to business unit staff, fostering employee commitment and aligning roles with CIBC’s goals. Build team capabilities through development opportunities, training, and special projects. Manage performance by offering constructive feedback and removing barriers to success, while ensuring expectations align with business priorities. Promote a positive work environment and model CIBC’s mission, vision, and values.

Who you are

• You are an experienced professional and can demonstrate 10 – 15 years’ experience in leading the implementation, maintenance and development of strategies related to applications, tools, advanced analytics and data for enterprise-wide AML and Sanctions compliance programs. 
• You can demonstrate experience and strong knowledge of Canadian AML/ATF laws and regulations, and a working knowledge of AML/ATF laws and regulations of jurisdictions in which CIBC entities operate.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• You are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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 [email protected]

• 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.

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