AML Business Systems Manager

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The TDI (Transformation Delivery and Insights) AML Business Systems Manager supports the management and oversight of AML TM, CRR and Screening system and processes. This position will be a key stakeholder in improving and maintaining our AML systems. Your skills will allow us to ensure AML systems are working as expected through a deep understanding of how these processes operate, including their input data input and output. Your experience with AML Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Rating and Screening will allow you to manage and support team members within TDI to maintain system data and process flow, including business workflows and functionality.

The US Anti-Money Laundering Transformation, Delivery, and Insights Team (US AML TDI) is a forward-thinking group driving innovation in anti-money laundering through advanced analytics, technology, and strategic transformation. We enhance the bank’s capabilities in transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, sanctions screening, and data governance. Our mission is to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and shape the future of AML across the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist management in minimizing risk to the Bank by providing support to key systems used by the FIU, Screening and TDI Teams to detect and mitigate unusual activity.
• Builds and monitors performance metrics of BSA AML systems/models
• Triage defects and issues raised by the FIU, TDI and other teams
• Support and maintenance of the Customer Risk Rating (CRR) and TM systems, including functional effectiveness, job completion, and defect management related to importing of data and monitoring of alert generation
• Automate reports and processes of all areas of BSA/AML to create efficiencies
• Collaborate with all members of the BSA/AML Systems and IT partners on all BSA/AML System upgrades and patches
• Perform periodic and ongoing data validation and reconciliation of BSA/AML System data imports to ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness of data
• Adheres to corporate change management processes and prepares sound documentation to support such changes
• Indirectly / Directly manage teams to support the build out and execution of processes
• Support the documentation and testing of new system functionality and capabilities
• Assist with the development of new data imports or changes to data imports, as needed
• Contribute documentation and related job aides for data validation and transformation-related solutions
• Provide support to BSA AML departments and corporate teams
• Assist with data needs for BSA/AML Risk Assessment and any examinations
• Assist with data to be used in ongoing monitoring development of new system functionality
• Learn, understand and recommend how to apply new system functionality and capabilities
• Evaluates new information and researches any positive or negative outcomes using decisions that are sound, based on what is known at the time
• Support the development and documentation of workflow processes utilized by the AML team

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’ll succeed

The AML Business Systems Manager will assist management in minimizing risk to the Bank by providing support to key systems used by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Technology Team, TDI Reporting, TDI Data and Rules Management, and TDI Screening Systems Teams.

The systems manager will provide superior support to all departments of BSA/AML and may also provide support to the Fraud department, as requested. The analyst must be able to work in a collaborative environment as well as manage multiple demands and deadlines. They must keep abreast with current and future system capabilities and upgrades to be able to manage and recommend changes to improve capabilities and mitigate BSA/AML risk. 

Who you are

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Business, Data, Math, Statistics, or related field, preferred.
• 7+ years relevant experience in BSA/AML, technology, or banking relevant business experience.
• 5+ years with AML systems SAS Viya and Lexis Nexis Bridger
• Background in banking processes or banking compliance desirable CAMS, CAFP, or CRCM, preferred
• Advanced statistical model knowledge, including model development, documentation, implementation and calibration, preferred
• Experience with data mapping, documentation, and validation
• Ability to exercise logical and analytical processes to problem-solve and develop creative solutions
• Experience creating dashboards and reporting utilizing a variety of tools including SAS Viya Visual and Explore, Tableau, PowerBi and SharePoint
• Extensive knowledge with transaction monitoring systems, specifically SAS Viya
• Proficiency extracting data from databases (i.e., SQL & Data Bricks)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment while still completing assigned projects independently

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $120,000- $150,000 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.

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.

Job Location

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Quality Assurance Review, Quality Investigations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Assessments, Strategic Objectives