Anti-Money Laundering Investigator-Capital Markets

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CIBC’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has oversight over all investigative aspects of CIBC's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) program, including high risk client identification and management, periodic review, transaction monitoring and operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator-Capital Markets, you will play a critical role in detecting and preventing financial crimes within our organization. Your responsibilities will include analyzing financial transactions, identifying suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. You’ll work closely with the AML team to maintain the integrity of our financial systems and protect against money laundering and terrorist financing.

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

How You Will Succeed

• Transaction Monitoring - Review and analyze Capital Markets financial transactions. Identify patterns of suspicious activity that may indicate money laundering or other financial crimes. Report any illicit activities promptly.
• Conduct Investigations - Perform investigations related to capital markets products, including Prime Brokerage services offered to CIBC to institutional clients. Use internet websites and internal systems to investigate and decision alerted capital markets activities.
• Risk Assessment - Evaluate the risk associated with specific transactions or clients. Determine the likelihood of money laundering or other illicit activities.
• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR): Prepare SARs based on identified suspicious transactions. Collaborate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities as needed. Maintain confidentiality of reports and documentation as required by law.
• Data Analysis: Utilize Excel and other tools to analyze transaction data. Identify anomalies and patterns indicative of money laundering.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Stay informed about evolving AML regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with lines of business to obtain information or documentation necessary to analyze transactions. Assist in AML-related projects and assignments.

Who You Are/Qualifications

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. You possess the ability to identify patterns and anomalies.
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making. You analyze financial data with precision and thoroughness.
• You think critically. You evaluate complex situations and make informed decisions.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work to deliver your best. You stay current with changing AML trends and regulations.
• You are organized and manage time well. You manage multiple tasks efficiently while adhering to deadlines. You prioritize tasks effectively.
• You possess excellent communication skills: You collaborate with colleagues and report findings clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• It’s an asset if you possess a minimum of 1-2 years of investigative or related experience with an emphasis on AML/ATF and you also possess knowledge of banking product and service offerings and intermediate Excel skills (use and creation of pivot tables/charts, using lookup functions, data validations, etc.).
• It’s an additional asset if you have knowledge of Capital Markets products, experience working at a Trust Company, Investment Advisor or Institutional Brokerage with experience in trade surveillance and familiarity with federal securities laws and SEC/FINRA regulations.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent job experience in banking preferred.
• You’re a certified professional. It’s an asset if you have current accreditation and good standing in relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFCS, CAFP).

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $69,200.00 - 80,000.00 USD Annual 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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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