Director, Global Asset Management Compliance

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What You'll Be Doing
Reporting to the Senior Director & Chief Compliance Officer, CIBC Asset Management Inc., the Director, Global Asset Management Compliance, is responsible for building, enhancing, and leading compliance services to support Global Asset Management's regulatory programs, including advisory compliance, regulatory compliance management, regulatory examinations, continuous monitoring, training and reporting.

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

• Subject Matter Expert Advice - by providing expert-level advice to GAM with respect to its exempt market dealer and alternative investment activities (fund sponsorship, portfolio management and distribution).
• Value-add advice – by remaining current on regulatory developments and industry best practices, provide value-add regulatory advice to stakeholders to support GAM's strategic growth plans.
• People management – overseeing a team of Compliance Officers providing compliance advice and oversight in relation to marketing, registration, continuous monitoring and testing activities.
• Relationship building – developing relationships with GAM partners and being viewed as a partner supporting GAM in executing their strategic objectives, while managing regulatory compliance risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Independent contributor - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and take on a variety of tasks and challenges with minimal supervision.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate expert-level knowledge of regulatory requirements for investment fund manager, portfolio manager and exempt market dealer businesses, registered in Canada and the United States
• A university degree with 8 to 10 years of progressively responsible business experience or equivalent.
• Diligent, detail oriented with strong analytical skills to develop insights and interpret findings.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation).
• Excellent cross-functional project and relationship management skills.
• Keen sense of curiosity to learn and understand best practices and industry trends.
• Proven history of working independently with strong problem solving skills to achieve objectives
• Team player, capable of leading and collaborating with others
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and eGRC.
• Ability to demonstrate CIBC's core values (i.e., trust, teamwork and accountability) and commitment to ensuring their work, and the team's work, is on purpose.

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-
• 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
Advisory Services, Compliance Assessments, Leadership, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Compliance, Software Testing Process, Strategic Objectives, Technical Knowledge