CIBC

Consultant, Risk Analytics

CIBC$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in analytics within financial services, regulatory agency, or law firm
  • Proficient in SQL, data mining, and performance tuning
  • Strong knowledge of AML regulations, OFAC laws, including compliance certifications
  • M.S. or higher in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering
  • Familiarity with Transaction Monitoring and anti-fraud systems is a plus
  • Strong critical thinking and detailed-oriented approach
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating across teams

Responsibilities

  • Support quantitative analytics focusing on model risks and regulatory obligations
  • Develop data analysis and report generation solutions to enhance AML performance
  • Create and refine rules for AML transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
  • Translate business needs into technical specifications for technology implementation
  • Collaborate with technology partners and vendors to optimize system performance
  • Ensure data quality and expand monitoring coverage for new products
  • Maintain clear communication across compliance teams and business units

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and incentive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits program including a defined benefit pension
  • Employee share purchase plan and banking benefits
  • Generous vacation offering
  • Wellbeing support and recognition programs
  • Paid day off dedicated to personal growth (Purpose Day)
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing

Risk Analytics and Risk Modelling is responsible for the development of analytics to measure and optimize AML and credit risk performance. The AML Analytics team supports the development of AML risk strategy to deliver CIBC's client experience, risk management, and business growth objectives. Reporting to the Director, the Consultant, Risk Analytics is responsible for supporting the analytical requests of the AML compliance program and is responsible for the effectiveness of all AML data quality, accuracy and analytics.

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
  • Quantitative Analytics- Support the quantitative analytical work based on model risks, business needs and regulatory requirements while fostering a continuous improvement culture. Demonstrate considerable knowledge and analytic capabilities through the development of quantitative data analysis and data mining solutions, emphasizing the development of database driven reports and analyses. Maintain a high level of competency in statistical and analytical principles, tools and techniques. Assesses data quality and potential impacts.
  • Technical / Data Modelling Skills- Develop rules and models that continuously improve the effectiveness of the AML transaction monitoring systems and AML Sanction screening systems. Have the ability to translate business requirements to technical specifications for technology to implement, also have the ability to review and assess technology systems relative to business requirements. You will also be required to support/participate in data quality efforts and the expansion of transaction monitoring coverage to new product types.
  • Communication & Collaboration - Manage relationships with technology partners and external vendors to ensure the systems supporting the program are operating effectively and efficiently. You have the ability to coordinate efforts within compliance teams as well as across multiple business units and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization


Who you are
  • You can demonstrate minimum 5 years' experience in in analytics or technical fields, ideally in a financial services industry, or regulatory agency or law firm involving compliance issues. SQL programming and conducting data mining, query performance and tuning. You also have a good understanding with statistical and computer software, or other analytical tools such as SAS, R, SQL, Python, Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point, knowledge in UNIX or PC environment for modeling.
  • You ideally have strong knowledge of: AML regulations, OFAC laws, practices and economic sanctions, which may be enhanced via accreditation by ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists), or similar certification, or become certified within first year of employment. It's an asset if you have working knowledge of Customer Due Diligence and Transaction Monitoring modules and anti-fraud or compliance systems.
  • You have a degree/diploma in M.S. degree or above with emphasis in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative fields
  • You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
  • You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.
  • You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
  • Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
  • 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

Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 31st Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Analytical Thinking, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Transactions, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, People Management, Risk Management and Mitigation

About CIBC

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is a Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The bank is headquartered at Commerce Court in the city's Financial District. CIBC's Institution Number is 010, and its SWIFT code is CIBCCATT. It is one of two Big Five banks founded in Toronto, the other being the Toronto-Dominion Bank. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was formed through the June 1, 1961, merger of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and the Imperial Bank of Canada, the largest merger between chartered banks in Canadian history. The bank has four strategic business units: Canadian Personal and Business Banking, Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets. It has international operations in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia, and United Kingdom; Globally. CIBC serves more than eleven million clients, and has over 40,000 employees. The company ranks at number 172 on the Forbes Global 2000 listing.
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