FIU Optimization Consultant

Financial Intelligence Unit Optimization Consultant

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients.

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's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has oversight over all investigative aspects of CIBC's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML / ATF) program, including high risk client identification and management, periodic review, transaction monitoring and operations.

What You'll Be Doing

As a FIU Optimization Consultant, you will take on a leadership role in assessing, improving and streamlining the operations, processes, and technologies of the FIU to enhance its effectiveness in detecting, investigating, and reporting suspicious activities. You will collaborate closely with the FIU Investigations team and FIU Management to identify inefficiencies, gaps and areas for improvement. Working in partnership with the Transformation, Delivery, and Insights (TDI) team, you will help design, test and implement solutions that drive measurable impact.

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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How You Will Succeed

• Holistic Analysis : Take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing operational bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and technology gaps within the FIU.
• Data-Driven Mindset : Leverage internal data and external benchmarks to inform decisions, streamline processes, and improve detection accuracy and case prioritization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Build strong relationships with FIU, TDI, and additional outside teams to implement sustainable and scalable solutions.
• Change Leadership : Drive transformation initiatives by effectively managing change, securing buy-in, and training teams on new tools and processes.
• Regulatory Alignment : Stay abreast of evolving global regulatory expectations and ensure all optimizations align with these frameworks to minimize compliance risk.
• Outcome-Oriented Approach : Recommend or assist in deploying advanced technologies (e.g., AI, machine learning, robotic process automation, data analytics tools) to enhance detection and triage of suspicious activities. Measure success by reductions in false positives, improved investigation turnaround times, enhanced SAR quality, and increased efficiency across the FIU lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement : Promote a culture of ongoing evaluation and iteration, applying lessons learned from past initiatives to future enhancements.

Who You Are / Qualifications

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.

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.

We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the 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.

Job Location

IL-70 W Madison St, 8th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Compliance Reporting, Compliance Testing, Decision Making, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Strategic Advice