Senior Anti-Money Laundering Investigator

CIBC Asset Management • Full-time • IL-70 W Madison St, 8th Fl • 3w ago

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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As a Senior Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator, you will take on a leadership role in detecting and preventing financial crimes within our organization. Your experience and expertise will be crucial in identifying complex money laundering schemes, analyzing suspicious activities, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. You’ll collaborate closely with the AML team, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to maintain the integrity of our financial systems.

Advanced Transaction Analysis:

Dive deep into intricate financial transactions to uncover hidden patterns and anomalies.
Identify sophisticated money laundering techniques and assess their impact.

Case Management and Reporting:

Lead investigations into suspicious activities, documenting findings in detailed reports.
Collaborate with senior management and compliance officers for review and action.

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

System Optimization:

Assist in the evaluation and testing of rule thresholds.
Assist in maintaining and testing the data inputs used by the transaction monitoring system.

Regulatory Expertise:

Stay abreast of evolving AML laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
Interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide guidance to junior investigators.

Collaboration and Training:

Mentor and train junior investigators on advanced investigative techniques.
Work closely with auditors, regulators, and law enforcement agencies.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders to advance the cooperation between investigations and client facing partners.

Technological Proficiency:

Utilize tools such as SQL and Excel to analyze complex financial transaction data efficiently.
Adapt to technological advancements in the field.

Strategic Decision-Making:

Make and communicate informed decisions based on comprehensive analysis and risk assessment.
Identify potential efficiencies in processes and make supported recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML investigations or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Decision Sciences, Econometrics, MIS, or Business, or equivalent job experience in banking.
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent designation preferred.
Intermediate to Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AML software tools.

Desired Skills

Analytical Excellence: Ability to dissect complex data and recognize subtle patterns.
Leadership: Guide and mentor junior investigators.
Effective Communication: Clearly convey findings to stakeholders.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous documentation and reporting.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate risks and make informed decisions.
Adaptability: Stay current with AML trends and technological advancements.

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and home.
Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure foster innovation, collaboration, and creativity.
Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training.
Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits programs, retirement savings, and more.

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $75,000 - 95,000 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.

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths, ambitions and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

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.