Senior Manager, US AML and Sanctions Training

Senior Manager, US AML and Sanctions Training

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We are seeking a Senior Manager, US AML and Sanctions Training to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of AML and sanctions training program for our US operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that team members understand their responsibilities for managing and mitigating AML and Sanctions risks and for complying with US regulations, while also supporting global coordination and alignment.

This role requires close collaboration with our Enterprise partners and other functions on training program framework and strategy. Additionally, the role requires collaboration and engagement with first and second lines of defense partners to ensure efficiencies and a consistent learner experience. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for tracking completion, monitoring training effectiveness, and supporting reporting to internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulators.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based AML and sanctions training strategy tailored to US regulatory requirements and business needs.
• Align training program and inventory with the broader enterprise-wide AML and Sanctions risk management framework.
• Ensure the training program remains current with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and emerging risk areas.

• Oversee the development, deployment, and maintenance of AML and sanctions courses, including identifying appropriate audiences.
• Deliver instructor‑led training where necessary.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and Learning & Development teams to ensure training is accurate, engaging, and fit‑for‑purpose.

• Own and maintain US AML and Sanctions training governing documents (e.g., standards and procedures).
• Partner with enterprise and first and second lines of defense to coordinate on training content and delivery, ensuring content efficiencies and maintaining alignment with enterprise policies and standards.
• Work with first and second line of defense business units to ensure training supports risk ownership and control frameworks.
• Maintain documentation and training records to demonstrate program governance and readiness for audit or regulatory reviews.

• Manage training assignment, completion tracking, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to assess training completion rates, audience coverage, and effectiveness.
• Prepare reporting for AML leadership, internal committees, audit, and regulators as needed.

• Stay current on AML and sanctions regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and industry trends, and integrate relevant changes into the training program.
• Support regulatory examinations and inquiries by providing relevant training records, materials, and program description.

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Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 (market-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 may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs;
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, other insurance plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), plus other special perks.

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