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**Compliance Program Specialist**

**Job Description Summary**

The Compliance Program Specialist is responsible for conducting reviews of regulatory compliance activities, assisting the Compliance Programs Manager with Compliance Policy Administration, Outside Business Activity disclosures, Gift & Entertainment reviews, Compliance Exam Quality Reviews and ad hoc project tasks including implementation and roll out of software platforms and automated reporting solutions applicable to the position. The role applies business acumen in communicating in a timely and appropriate manner with senior management on an individual basis. The Compliance Program Specialist will be reporting on activity using existing dashboards and developing additional reporting as needed, including any required data analysis and process diagrams taking into account the needs of management at multiple layers up to and including senior leadership.

The Compliance Program Specialist will also identify and review incidents of regulatory non-compliance, assessing the impact and determining the required course of action including escalation. The role uses independent judgement to determine methods and approaches to work, building advisory relationships with lines of business to understand the strategic priorities and increase awareness of compliance.

**What Youll Be Doing**

The Compliance Program Specialist for US Compliance Programs is accountable to the Compliance Program Manager to support the ongoing review and documentation of disclosures made by CIBC employees to ensure compliance of the CIBC and regulatory policies, and support the process of written policy administration to assist the timely review and socialization of all changes to the written policies and standards owned by the Compliance Program.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. This role is onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. Remote work up to 2 days per week may be considered, and is subject to change.

**How Youll Succeed**

**Be able to work independently** with a minimum of direction over your regular responsibilities.

**Provide clear and professional communication** with employees at all levels of management including sensitive and confidential information.

**Assist the US Compliance team by monitoring** the status of Policy and Procedure reviews and maintaining the record retention of documentation required by CIBC policy and regulatory requirements.

**Ensure** the processing of Outside Business and Investment Activity (OBA) disclosures for timely approvals including coordinating with other areas of the Compliance Team.

**Review** of Gift and Entertainment reporting to ensure employees are following company policies.

**Compile and submit** timely reporting of OBA requests and gift and entertainment disclosed, including the escalation of any violations to CIBC policies.

**Support** Compliance Program to ensure activities meet CIBC policies and regulatory requirements.

**Work closely** with the supervisors and reporting areas to support the analysis of data collected by the review processes.

**Quality Review** and software implementation support.

**Who You Are**

**Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work, and you live our values trust, teamwork and accountability. You can demonstrate experience with:

Successful candidates must exhibit CIBCs values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Enjoy working in a small team working environment in Compliance Programs while contributing to the larger US Compliance Team.

Experience with compliance risk management or related financial services with 5 years of experience reviewing activities for the alignment to company policy and regulatory requirements.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to describe policy, clearly communicate the results of reviews, and share due date requirements with other CIBC employees.

Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet deadlines with sufficient planning and minimal supervision.

Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets including ability with pivot tables.

Proficiency with PowerPoint including preparation and design of corporate reporting.

Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word, and Teams.

Experience with PowerBI or Tableau business analytics tools, or similar, is a plus.

Experience using My Compliance Office or similar compliance software is a plus.

Strong relationship management skills and team-orientation.

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.

Youre digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving 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.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $100,000-$135,000 for the Chicago, IL market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees 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. 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, 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**

IL-70 W Madison St, 10th Fl

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Weekly Hours**

40

**Skills**

Compliance Programs, Decision Making, Ensure Compliance, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Strategic Objectives

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 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.