Senior manager

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We are seeking a Senior Manager, US AML and Sanctions Training to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of AML and sanctions training program for our US operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that team members understand their responsibilities for managing and mitigating AML and Sanctions risks and for complying with US regulations, while also supporting global coordination and alignment.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role requires close collaboration with our Enterprise partners and other functions on training program framework and strategy. Additionally, the role requires collaboration and engagement with first and second lines of defense partners to ensure efficiencies and a consistent learner experience. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for tracking completion, monitoring training effectiveness, and supporting reporting to internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulators.

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

How You’ll Succeed

Program Strategy & Design

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based AML and sanctions training strategy tailored to US regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Align training program and inventory with the broader enterprise-wide AML and Sanctions risk management framework.
• Ensure the training program remains current with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and emerging risk areas.

Training Development & Execution

• Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of AML and sanctions courses, including identifying appropriate audiences.
• Deliver instructor-led training where necessary.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and Learning & Development teams to ensure training is accurate, engaging, and fit-for-purpose.

Governance & Collaboration

• Own and maintain US AML and Sanctions training governing documents (e.g., standards and procedures).
• Partner with enterprise and first and second lines of defense to coordinate on training content and delivery, ensuring content efficiencies and maintaining alignment with enterprise policies and standards.
• Work with first and second line of defense business units to ensure training supports risk ownership and control frameworks.
• Maintain documentation and training records to demonstrate program governance and readiness for audit or regulatory reviews

Tracking, Reporting & Metrics

• Manage training assignment, completion tracking, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to assess training completion rates, audience coverage, and effectiveness.
• Prepare reporting for AML leadership, internal committees, audit, and regulators as needed.

Regulatory Awareness & Risk Alignment

• Stay current on AML and sanctions regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and industry trends, and integrate relevant changes into the training program.
• Support regulatory examinations and inquiries by providing relevant training records, materials, and program description.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $135,000 - $150,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s 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), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

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

  [email protected]

• 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-70 W Madison St, 8th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance Training, Emerging Risks, Financial Markets, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Project Management, Regulatory Awareness, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Reporting Processes, Risk Management Framework, Risk Reporting, Team Training, Training System, Training Tools