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The U.S. Sanctions Senior Analyst is a member of the U.S. AML and Global Sanctions Team, primarily responsible for dispositioning real-time and batch escalations related to more complex sanctions alerts. Moreover, this role will support and maintain compliance with Enterprise and US Sanctions Policies and Standards for CIBC Combined US Operations (CUSO), including our retail and commercial bank, wealth management and capital markets lines of business.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Execute the first and second level review and dispositioning of higher risk, more complex transactions alerts produced from real-time/batch sanction screening for the CUSO;

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the U.S. Sanctions Program and Team, to ensure it is commensurate with regulatory expectations for a global institution;

• Identify and understand all U.S. Sanctions systems, controls and risk areas;

• Monitor and identify any regulatory changes with respect to sanctions;

• Support and review sanctions screening related to securities and capital markets;

• Advise various lines of business with recent developments, risk management procedures, as well as, support with any and all sanction related inquiries;

• Support the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with risk and lines of business partners;

• Conduct reviews of the most complex of sanction escalations from various lines of business;

• Prepare and present metrics and reports for Senior Management

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 3-7 years of sanctions experience in the financial services industry;

• Strong knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations and export controls;

• Experience with both Operational and Advisory aspects of sanction compliance;

• Experience with OFAC reporting, including blocking and rejecting transactions;

• Strong verbal and written communications skills;

• CAMS is preferred, CGSS is a plus;

• Wire Room experience is a plus.

• Hybrid eligible

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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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.

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 8th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Compliance Reporting, Decision Making, Export Control, International Payments, OFAC Sanctions, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Sanctions Compliance, SWIFT Payments, Wire Transfer

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.