Cibc
Director, Sanctions Compliance
Chicago, IL · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 hours ago
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About the role
- We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients.
- Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
- As the Director, US Sanctions Compliance, you'll report to the Head of Global Sanctions and play a pivotal role in overseeing the Second Line of Defense for sanctions risk in the US.
Responsibilities
- You'll collaborate closely with global sanctions partners to ensure alignment, engage stakeholders to foster awareness, and deliver targeted training to enhance sanctions risk expertise across the institution.
- Program Leadership and Oversight - Lead the development and enhancement of the Sanctions Compliance Program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices. Own and maintain global and US sanctions compliance policies and standards.
- Regulatory Engagement - Oversee and support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and testing reviews, including preparation of materials and drafting responses.
- Liaise with OFAC on licenses, voluntary self-disclosures, and regulatory inquiries, coordinating with internal and external legal partners.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Build strong partnerships with Technology, Data, and other risk management stakeholders to enhance program metrics and reporting.
- Training and Awareness - Develop and deliver targeted training sessions to foster a strong culture of sanctions risk awareness. Maintain and deepen expertise in global sanctions regulatory requirements and industry developments.
- Program Leadership and Oversight - Lead the development and enhancement of the Sanctions Compliance Program, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Own and maintain global and US sanctions compliance policies and standards.
- Training and Awareness - Develop and deliver targeted training sessions to foster a strong culture of sanctions risk awareness.
- Maintain and deepen expertise in global sanctions regulatory requirements and industry developments.
Requirements
- You bring at least 10 years of sanctions compliance experience with global financial institutions and have a deep understanding of multijurisdictional sanctions regimes (including US, Canada, EU, and UK).
- You excel at cross-functional project and relationship management, and you have experience mentoring junior compliance professionals.
- You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
- We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day
Compensation
- This role has an expected salary range of $16 0,000- $190,000 USD for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position (salary range varies based on the location which will be discussed at the time of the intervi
Company info
- At CIBC US, we deliver tailored commercial and commercial real estate banking, private wealth management, personal and small business financial solutions, as well as cross-border banking services to clients with operations across North America.
- At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role.
- You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
Visa & Work Authorization
- This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship*
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