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About the Role

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. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert on OFAC regulations and US sanctions frameworks, providing expert guidance across business lines, products, and jurisdictions. Your responsibilities include leading sanctions screening operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong risk culture throughout the organization. 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Provide expert input on sanctions screening system tuning, threshold calibration, technology configurations, and list management.
Offer practical guidance for new product reviews, client onboarding, alert escalations, payment structures, and complex transactions.
Build strong partnerships with Technology, Data, and other risk management stakeholders to enhance program metrics and reporting.
Engage with various risk teams and governance groups to promote and reinforce compliance standards.
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

At least 10 years of sanctions compliance experience with global financial institutions.
Deep understanding of multijurisdictional sanctions regimes (including US, Canada, EU, and UK).
Proven ability to work independently, solve complex problems, and develop actionable insights to achieve objectives.
Experience mentoring junior compliance professionals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Bring your real self to work, and live CIBC values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
May be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Skills

Sanctions Compliance
OFAC Regulations
US Sanctions Frameworks
Sanctions Screening
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Culture
Cross-functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Training Delivery
Strategic Thinking
Problem Solving
Relationship Management
Communication (Written and Verbal)
Continuous Improvement
Technology Proficiency
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Financial Transactions
Leadership
Operational Efficiency
People Management
Professional Presentation
Risk Management and Mitigation
Strategic Objectives

Location

Chicago, IL

Work Type

Hybrid
Regular
Full-time

Experience Level

Director
10+ years

Salary/Compensations

$160,000 - $190,000 USD

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers recognition program
Purpose Day (paid day off for growth and development)

About the Company

CIBC is building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world.
At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work.
Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.
CIBC US delivers 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, your goals are a priority.
We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways.
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.
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.
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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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