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What you’ll be doing

The Compliance and EAML Examinations Program (CEEP) is a global examinations team, that carries out Regulatory Compliance and ML/TF & Sanctions Examinations of LOBs and functional groups. The role operates under the Global Methodology, Programs and Strategy (GMPS) Team. GMPS is responsible for supporting the EAML and Compliance Examination teams through the development, implementation, maintenance and governance of the examination program, tools/templates, annual examination schedule, training and management reporting.

The Senior Manager, Deficiency Validation Center of Competency (DVCC) is responsible for leading the validation and remediation of complex regulatory compliance and EAML deficiencies across CEEP Examination Portfolios. This role oversees the day-to-day execution of CEEP’s deficiency validation processes, that deficiencies identified by CEEP are remediated effectively, thereby strengthening CIBC’s regulatory compliance and EAML control environment. Through rigorous review of management’s remediation activities, DVCC validates that compliance with regulatory requirements and CIBC policies are restored and sustained. As the Senior Manager, you will collaborate closely with business units to ensure that remediation action plans are robust and sustainable. Acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, CEEP Senior Leadership, and Directors, the Senior Manager provides insights and recommendations to strengthen controls and mitigate risks. Additionally, the Senior Manager supports junior team members, to ensure deficiencies are effectively remediated. In a delegated capacity, the Senior Manager assists the Director, Deficiency Validation, in key aspects of the team’s operational activities, promoting a culture of excellence, integrity, and compliance.

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

• Technical Expertise: In-dept knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, procedures and operational processes. Additionally, you have demonstrated strong understanding of risk management and controls – design adequacy and operating effectiveness assessment, root cause analysis (5-why’s), evaluation of control sustainability, risk exposure evaluation – impact and likelihood assessment.
• People and assignment leadership: You will provide guidance and mentorship to team members, contributing to their professional growth and supporting skill development. You will demonstrate leadership during individual and team assignments by facilitating collaboration, sharing expertise, and encouraging high performance.
• Effectiveness and Execution: Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute remediation validation activities and effectively manage multiple activities at different stages to ensure completion within required timelines. You will communicate regularly on progress and issues to ensure timely exaction of teams deliverables and at a high level of quality and compliance with CEEP methodology and procedures.
• Reporting: Contribute to the development of deficiency remediation closure memos where you objectively assess the adequacy of management remediation activities and their potential impact on the business and to the CIBC Group of Companies while presenting them in a clear, concise and professional way.
• Innovation: Contribute to the strategic vision to drive innovation and process enhancements pertaining to CEEP Deficiency Validation Center of Competency.
• Stakeholder Management: Provide trusted and proactive advice to business partners as they progress through their remediation activities. You will partner closely with business partners, CEEP personnel (including CEEP SLT), HoC and AML Advisory to ensure optimized progress on CEEP deficiency remediation and validation activities.
• Change Management: Effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders to deliver training workshops and changes to performance monitoring.
• Relationship Management: You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. You have excellent relationship management skills to effectively deal with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Influencing: You have the ability to affect the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Analytical: You have well developed skills that enables you to identify challenges, evaluate information, and develop practical solutions.
• Communication: Demonstrate clear, concise and influential written and verbal communication skills when reporting on the deficiency remediation activities. Develop strong internal and external relationships through ongoing communication on progress of engagements and providing advice on risk, control and regulatory matters.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: You see opportunities to prevent recurrence of deficiencies and promote culture of compliance and operational excellence.

Who you are

• You have strong communication and developed writing skills. You can convey meaning and messages clearly, concisely and accurately.
• You are 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 understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard and you have a highly developed interpersonal skills.
• You have executive level presentation and influencing skills. You can convey complex information effectively and according to the audience’s needs. When observing the room, you can recognize and respond to underlying concerns and multiple interests.
• You keep things moving. You anticipate concerns across the stakeholder group and proactively prepare. You maintain forward momentum on your initiatives while also actively listening. You protect your vision but maintain an open mind to evolving your ideas as new information and feedback is presented.
• 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, 31st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Financial Markets, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Relationship Management, Reporting Processes, Risk Reporting