What you'll be doing

As Director, Strategy & Reporting for the Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering (EAML) team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the division's strategic priorities. Reporting to the VP, Strategy, Governance & Advisory, you'll collaborate with senior leaders to define the purpose, vision, and core strategy for EAML, while implementing frameworks to track progress against divisional goals. You'll oversee the development and production of senior executive and board reporting for the AML/Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) Program, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery. Your strategic insights will help optimize operational capacity and workforce planning, and you'll lead a team dedicated to maintaining high standards in reporting and governance. Building strong relationships across CIBC, you'll be a key connector between EAML and partner departments, supporting compliance and driving continuous improvement.

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

• Strategic Planning & Execution - Collaborate with senior leadership to define EAML priorities, develop strategic roadmaps, and monitor progress against objectives, providing updates and identifying areas for improvement.
• Reporting & Metrics Management - Lead the team responsible for producing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Boards, Committees, and senior executives; ensure data accuracy, consistency, and visually clear presentation.
• Capacity Planning & Forecasting - Analyze operational workflows and resource allocation, present insights to inform workforce planning, and continuously refine forecasting models to align with evolving business needs.
• Governance & Compliance - Build and maintain governance frameworks for EAML metrics, manage access to reports, and ensure compliance with CIBC policies and controls.
• Team Leadership & Development - Provide effective management and mentorship to staff, set context for assignments, build team capabilities through development opportunities, and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Establish and nurture strong relationships with key internal partners across Risk Management, Finance, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Chief Administration Office, and Corporate Secretary.

Who you are

• You have expertise in AML, Compliance, or Risk Management. Your experience enables you to navigate complex regulatory environments and contribute to strategic planning.
• You're a strategic thinker. You bring a university degree and a strong understanding of value creation, options analysis, and business performance metrics.
• You're an analytical problem solver. Your excellent analytical skills support data interpretation, risk management, and informed decision-making.
• You're a skilled communicator. You have exceptional written and presentation skills, and can clearly document and convey complex concepts to diverse audiences, including senior executives and board members.
• You're an effective team leader. You have proven experience managing high-performing teams, providing mentorship, and aligning individual roles with business priorities.
• You're highly organized and detail-oriented. You consistently deliver accurate and comprehensive reports, maintaining strong attention to detail.
• You value collaboration and influence. You build strong relationships across departments and can influence outcomes to support divisional goals.
• Values matter to you. You bring integrity, respect, and a commitment to CIBC's mission, vision, and values to everything you do.

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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, 29th Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Transactions, Leadership, Operational Efficiency, People Management, Professional Presentation, Risk Management and Mitigation, Strategic Objectives