AVP, Global Sanctions

4 weeks ago

Old Toronto, Canada CIBC Full time
We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s 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 you’ll be doing

The AVP, Head of Global Sanctions provides strategic direction and leads a team to implement CIBC’s Global Sanctions Program, providing leadership and oversight to a team of subject matter experts on sanctions legislation for the jurisdictions in which CIBC operates and across CIBC’s lines of business and full array of products and services. The AVP, Head of Global Sanctions directs and advises Senior Leadership and the lines of businesses (LOBs) across the enterprise of the risk, consequence and monetary penalty of transacting with a sanctioned state, entity or individuals. In addition, the AVP, Head of Global Sanctions is accountable for advising on the design and effectiveness of the systems utilized in screening for sanctions risk and for overseeing investigations related to potential sanctions violations. The AVP, Head of Global Sanctions also supports the VP, US Chief AML Officer & Global Sanctions and the SVP, CAMLO in the implementation of global initiatives with respect to sanctions legislation as required.

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. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you’ll succeed
  • Sanctions Advisory- Comprehensive understanding of the sanctions regimes in Canada, the US (Office of Foreign Asset Control), UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with emphasis on understanding the evolving geopolitical environment and various categories of sanctions in order to anticipate regulatory sanctions change. Delivers independent assessment of sanctions risk and the controls and procedures required to manage the various complexities and risk of each.
  • Investigations and Reporting- Advises and provides oversight for the Sanctions Centre of Excellence relative to the design, maintenance and ongoing performance of CIBC’s sanctions screening systems, processes and controls, including effectiveness of parameters, algorithms, and other logic to screen transactions and names for sanctions purposes.
  • People Management- Provides leadership and effective management of business unit staff to influence employee commitment to the organization, to the team, and to their job by setting appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals. Building team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training.
  • Provide proactive advice- Develop, manage and continuously improve risk data practices to support high risk data quality and risk data integrity across the risk enterprise
  • Build Relationships- Provide accountability and independent challenge of risk data management processes to the business
  • Subject Matter Expert- Keeping abreast of policy and legislative developments that could affect CIBC’s business objectives; translating these developments for internal audiences
  • Strong Collaboration- In Partnership with Risk Business Intelligence Office and Technology, define clear accountabilities for the creation and maintenance of logical data model that enables and supports the risk enterprise
  • Consistency of Delivery- Ensuring consistency of timelines and accuracy for the receipt and distribution of data to and from enterprise risk, including business to business agreements and work with technology partners to enable operational data management
  • Create a culture of strong collaboration in partnership with the Risk Business Intelligence team to ensure the needs and quality of data are of the highest quality to support CIBCs capability to accurately manage and report its risks Ensuring consistency of timeliness, accuracy and completeness of all reports that are submitted to the regulators.
  • Developing Team Members- You will provide strong leadership to unlock the potential of the team and inspire hearts and minds
Who you are
  • Undergraduate degree in business, law or accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Sanctions laws and regulations, including the Special Economic Measures Act (Canada) and Office of Foreign Asset Control (US), and a working knowledge of AML/ATF laws and regulations of jurisdictions in which CIBC entities operate.
  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience interpreting and implementing regulatory regimes, preferably related to sanctions.
  • 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. Ability to independently interpret complex regulatory issues, and to provide sound guidance to senior executive leadership and businesses in a straightforward manner.
  • You are a bold and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams. Well-developed interpersonal skills, with an ability to establish strong relationships in order to build trust amongst all stakeholders (both internally and externally).
  • You can demonstrate well-developed writing skills sufficient to creatively and precisely articulate ideas and opinions that involve analysis, interpretation, and assessment. Excellent, written and oral communication skills together with strong presentation skills. Excellent understanding of the Canadian and US banking industry. In-depth understanding of sector trends, opportunities and challenges.
  • 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

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.

Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 29th Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Business Models, Business Objectives, Leadership, Operational Leadership, People Management, Planning Operations, Strategic Objectives, Strategy Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

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