US AML Consultant, Transformation, Delivery and Insights

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The US Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Transformation Delivery and Insights (TDI) team is a forward-thinking risk analytics group dedicated to driving innovation in anti-money laundering through advanced data analytics technology and strategic transformation. The team enhances the banks capabilities in transaction monitoring customer risk rating sanctions screening and data governance helping to ensure CIBC remains at the forefront of financial crime prevention.

What youll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager AML TDI Screening and Sanctions the Consultant is a key member of the team. Youll collaborate closely with AML business partners and TDI colleagues to support AML processes related to AML screening transaction monitoring and data management. You will be responsible for executing these processes in a timely and accurate manner as well as helping identify opportunities to improve them. These processes will include but not limited to activities related to ongoing system testing and maintenance and ongoing screening monitoring processes. You will also help support new project work process improvement and process/model documentation.

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 spending 2-3 days per week on-site in our Chicago office with the remaining days working remotely.

How youll succeed

• You give meaning to data. You turn screening data into practical insights by validating watchlist ingestions and data feeds analyzing alert populations and drivers identifying configuration issues and communicating concise actionable findings to stakeholders.

• You support the AML TDI Team by executing transaction monitoring processes to maintain develop validate and understand data to be utilized for risk mitigation.

• You collaborate for impact. You work closely with AML business IT and data teams to ensure model integrity regulatory compliance and data pipeline reliability.

• You deliver under pressure. You effectively manage multiple tasks supporting business-as-usual activities projects audits regulatory reviews and supporting documentation in a fast-paced environment.

• You communicate clearly. You present technical findings and recommendations in a clear concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• You embrace innovation. You look for ways to improve existing processes and stay current with industry best practices in AML analytics and data science.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.

Who you are

• Youre an experienced professional with 13 years of business experience in an AML systems analyst or similar role

• You have technical experience with 1-2 years of hands-on experience utilizing AML systems such as LexisNexis Bridger Actimize or similar applications.

• You have a degree/diploma in a mathematically inclined discipline or equivalent work experience

• Youre fluent in English with proven strong communication skills both written and oral

• You embrace and advocate for change adapting quickly to shifting priorities and clearly presenting the impact of those changes to leadership.

• You can demonstrate experience in commonly used Business Intelligence tools e.g. Alteryx SQL Tableau Power BI Business Objects SAS or other similar tools.

• You apply advanced critical reasoning skills to interpret data consistently seeking to understand the underlying causes and context.

• You love to learn. Youre a proven self-starter who needs minimal oversight consistently stays current on industry best practices procedures and techniques and proactively implements them in line with our standards.

• You have a solid understanding of AML typologies red flags regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act FinCEN OFAC) and the supporting data. It is an asset if you have experience with FIS Core banking data or are ACAMS certified.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.

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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $69200- $92300 for the market based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees 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) Holidaysand 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. #LI-TA

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

• 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.

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