Director, Software Engineering - US AML Technology

* **Software Development and Technology Leadership** – Oversee the design and implementation of data pipelines and analytics workflows using Databricks and SAS Viya for AML transaction monitoring and customer risk rating. Develop solution requirements – including system interfaces, data elements, and non-functional requirements – to ensure AML solutions solve business problems and align with CIBC’s technology standards.* **Strategy** – Develop the AML technology strategy, leveraging emerging technologies and advanced analytics to ensure compliance, innovation, and effectiveness in financial crime prevention. Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry trends.* **Collaboration** – Partner with technology and AML stakeholders, including CIBC’s BSA Officer and our Canadian parent bank’s AML program, to align AML initiatives with organizational goals. Work closely with enterprise architects and cloud engineering.* **Team Management** – Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.* **Vendor Management** – Manage relationships with key technology vendors.* **Compliance & Risk Management** – Enable the bank’s compliance with US regulatory requirements, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.* **Communication –** Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.* **Change & Incident Management** – Oversee ITIL-based change and incident management processes in ServiceNow to ensure AML technology systems are stable, resilient, and compliant with organizational standards.* **You have hands-on experience using Databricks, SAS Viya, Microsoft Azure**, or similar platforms, to design and implement regulatory technology solutions in a cloud environment.* **You can demonstrate experience** defining technology strategy, synthesizing complex topics into narratives that persuade business leaders.* **You have a passion** for technology and its impact on financial services.* **You embrace and champion change.** You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.* **Your influence makes an impact.** You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.* **You’re digitally savvy.** You seek out innovative solutions and embrace leading-edge technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.* **You're driven by collective success.** You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.* **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.**You have at least 12 years of** **experience** in the technology or financial services industry, with a focus on AML and project delivery, including leadership experience. You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent certifications and industry experience. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification would be an asset.* 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.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.

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