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Strategic Business Unit Description
In support of CIBC's core purpose : to make our clients' ambitions a reality, Risk Management is accountable for the independent oversight of risk management inherent to CIBC's transactions and activities.
These risks include but are not limited to ensuring effective processes are in place for the identification, management, measurement, monitoring and control of operational, reputation and legal, strategic, market, credit, investment and liquidity risk, collectively "CIBC Risk", incurred by CIBC's businesses, functional and corporate governance groups.
US Compliance delivers on the global Compliance mandate by providing timely, proactive advice and independent second line oversight to the US Capital Markets, US Commercial Banking and Wealth Management lines of business.
US Compliance supports these lines of business by being proactive advisors, trusted specialists and value-added partners.
Together with the lines of business and in line with CIBC's Risk Appetite Statement, US Compliance works to identify, assess, manage and mitigate regulatory compliance risk to protect CIBC's reputation and brand, while helping CIBC become a strong, innovative and relationship-oriented bank for a modern world.
CIBC Private Wealth Management ("PWM") conducts an investment advisory business, which primarily focuses on serving a select group of wealthy individuals, families, foundations and endowments.
CIBC's US PWM business is conducted through three primary entities, CIBC National Trust Company, N.A., an OCC licensed trust company, CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc.
an SEC registered investment advisor, and CIBC Delaware Trust Company, a limited purpose Delaware trust company. PWM has a national footprint in the U.
S., with teams of wealth management professionals in 17 major cities. PWM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIBC (NYSE : CM), a leading global financial institution based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What You'll Be Doing
The PWM Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective compliance program to address all relevant OCC, SEC, Federal Reserve and Delaware regulatory requirements pertaining to PWM's business units The CCO will supervise a staff of Compliance professionals and will be a member of various PWM governance committees (e.
g., Trust Committee, Management Risk Committee, and Operating Committee).
How You'll Succeed
The PWM CCO must have a thorough understanding of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and OCC and other banking-related regulations pertaining to a trust company.
As part of the responsibility to implement and maintain PWM's Compliance program, the PWM CCO will be accountable for :
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive compliance program to achieve compliance with SEC, OCC, and state of Delaware rules and regulations;
- Working with the U.S. Chief Compliance Officer and the Director of US Compliance Programs to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive compliance program to achieve compliance with the Federal Reserve and Bank Holding Company Act regulations;
- Demonstrating strategic thinking and planning to address compliance issues associated with U.S. PWM's increasingly growing platform;
- Exercising proactive and independent judgment when providing advice to senior management;
- Supervising a Compliance staff to ensure that the Compliance monitoring and testing program is performed in a consistent and timely manner;
- Developing and executing PWM's Annual Compliance Plan;
- Conducting U.S. PWM's Compliance risk assessment;
- Establishing and maintaining written policies and procedures designed to achieve adherence with fiduciary, investment advisory, bank and securities regulations and internal Compliance policies;
- Responding to compliance related inquiries, questions and requests from business personnel;
- Assessing, analyzing, and interpreting applicable rules and regulations;
- Collaborating with U.S. Regulatory Affairs to coordinate SEC, OCC, and Delaware examinations of the applicable US PWM legal entities;
- serve as primary point of contact for any US PWM internal audits and US Compliance Testing Team reviews of the Compliance function;
- Preparing written responses to regulatory inquiries and examinations;
- Delivering ongoing training and education to business personnel about Compliance matters;
- Collaborating on inter-departmental projects with business unit partners.
- Representing CIBC on industry / regulatory committees and managing regulatory investigations
- Ensuring there is satisfactory resolution to highly complex regulatory compliance issues, typically with significant business unit implications, such as resolution of deficiencies of gaps that may be identified.
- The PWM CCO will provide leadership and effective management of business unit staff to influence employee commitment to the organization, to the team, and to their job by;
- Setting appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals' roles support the achievement of the business unit's priorities and CIBC's overall goals;
- Building team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training;
- Managing performance by providing fair and accurate formal and informal feedback, identifying and removing obstacles to performance and by explaining how performance expectations align with business priorities;
- Creating a positive work environment and being an effective role model by championing CIBC's mission, vision and values;
- Ensuring compliance with policies, standards, guidelines and controls by applying the policies and controls fairly and consistently so employees understand what to expect, and;
- Hiring the right people in the right jobs to align individual capabilities with job requirements and business unit goals.
Who You Are
- Strong working knowledge of OCC and SEC investment advisor regulations;
- 10+ years asset management Compliance experience, preferably with a SEC-registered advisor and / or a trust company
- Effective leadership skills with a proven ability to effectively and clearly identify issues and communicate findings to other members of the Compliance Department;
- Previous experience as a CCO is a plus
- Excellent verbal and writing skills;
- Ability to evaluate complex regulatory matters and provide clear and insightful guidance to senior management and investment management personnel;
- Strong interpersonal skills in order to maintain working relationships with infrastructure support partners and front office personnel;
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and follow-up on key issues in a timely manner;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Working Conditions
Hybrid (minimum of three days in office)
At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $235,000-$265,000 for the New York, NY & Chicago, IL markets based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.
The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component.
CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee's needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
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- 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, French proficiency, 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
NY-300 Madison Ave., 6th Floor
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
Skills
Banking, Business Operations, Compliance Policies, Compliance Programs, Developing Others, Ensure Compliance, Global Compliance, Leadership, Management Reporting, People Management, Proactive Approach, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Management and Mitigation, Strategic, Strategic Advisory, Team Development