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Director Corporate Function Compliance


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats right for our clients.

At CIBC we embrace your strengths and your ambitions so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What youll be doing

As a Director Corporate Function Compliance youll be joining CIBCs Compliance and Global Regulatory Affairs team within Risk Management and reporting to the Senior Director Corporate Function Compliance. Youll provide strategic leadership and direction to a team of Compliance professionals ensuring that CIBCs 1st and 2nd Line groups under your purview are effectively managing regulatory compliance risk in alignment with the Banks risk appetite and regulator expectations. Youll oversee the execution of Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) activities coordinate regulatory landscape analysis and ensure alignment with industry standards and the Banks Regulatory Compliance Management Policy. You will be responsible for leading the oversight activities of a group of CFC officers specializing in either quantitative/financial regulatory areas (such as Enterprise Risk Credit Risk Model Quantification) or non-quantitative/functional areas (such as Legal Marketing Data Governance Whistleblower ESG). Your role will involve developing relationships across business units providing compliance advisory services and optimizing processes to drive operational excellence. Youll also be responsible for coaching mentoring and managing a team of Compliance Officers fostering a positive work environment and championing CIBCs mission vision and values.

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

How youll succeed

  • Strategic Leadership and Oversight - Lead and manage a team of Compliance Officers providing direction coaching and monitoring of activities to ensure alignment with CIBCs Regulatory Compliance Management framework.

  • Regulatory Landscape Analysis - Stay current on changes in relevant laws regulations and industry standards. Analyze the impact of regulatory changes and adjust compliance strategies accordingly.

  • Risk Assessment and Management - Review complex legal and regulatory documentation translate requirements into plain language and perform risk assessments in accordance with established methodologies.

  • Process Optimization - Provide insights and best practices for optimizing regulatory compliance processes focusing on operational excellence and mitigation strategies.

  • Relationship Building - Develop and maintain strong relationships with Oversight Functions Line of Business leaders and other teams within Compliance and Global Regulatory Affairs to ensure effective oversight and mitigation of regulatory compliance risk.

  • Team Development - Foster a positive work environment provide development opportunities manage performance and ensure compliance with policies and controls.

Who you are

  • Youre an experienced compliance leader. You bring 10-15 years of progressive business experience in compliance risk management legal audit or governance within the financial services industry mainly in either quantitative/financial (such as Enterprise Risk Credit Risk Model Quantification) or qualitative/functional areas (such as Legal Marketing Data Governance Whistleblower ESG).

  • You have deep regulatory expertise. You possess extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance management risk assessment and control frameworks relevant to financial institutions.

  • Youre a strategic thinker. Your strong analytical critical thinking and business acumen enable you to develop creative solutions for complex problems.

  • Youre a relationship builder. You excel at establishing and maintaining healthy internal and external partnerships and you communicate effectively to develop trust and influence outcomes.

  • You lead and inspire teams. You have proven leadership and influencing skills with experience coaching mentoring and managing professional teams.

  • 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 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

  • CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were 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

Advisory Services Compliance Assessments Leadership Process Improvements Regulatory Compliance Software Testing Process Strategic Objectives Technical Knowledge

Required Experience:

Director


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