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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What You’ll Be Doing** As an Associate, Business Effectiveness, you will conduct Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Client (AML/KYC) due diligence and complete related projects and initiatives by understanding the Enterprise policies and standards pertaining to AML/ATF, regulatory and tax reporting requirements. You'll be accountable for successfully completing all assignments and delivering high-quality results as per the agreed-upon objectives and timelines. The primary objective is to onboard Capital Markets Institutional clients, and the deliverables will be centered around the collection of KYC information and detailed analysis through AML due diligence on counterparties and those associated with the counterparties. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview._ **How You’ll Succeed** + **Client Service:** You’ll follow client service procedures and processes to ensure accurate, smooth, and seamless onboarding for Capital Markets clients. If needed, you’ll reach out to front office clients, requesting documentation for onboarding or review purposes. Following up with the client to obtain all documentation and disseminate relevant information to the respective internal teams may also be required. + **Collaboration:** You’ll serve as the single point of contact for front office sales and internal departments (e.g. Credit, Legal, Operations etc.) on assigned cases/clients. In addition, you’ll need to keep open lines of communication to coordinate with the business supervisor and responsible teams, to complete their respective tasks in the client onboarding system in order to bring all onboarding cases to completion on a timely basis. At times you will assist the regional Client Services teams to complete high priority projects/ initiatives. + **Due Diligence:** You’ll conduct research and obtain document requirements for the initiation of onboarding, offboarding as well as remediation works. You’ll ensure correct data is set-up for the client in systems and application(s). With your high level of knowledge of Capital Markets business products as well as AML/KYC standards primarily in Canada, the US and UK; you’ll partner with peers to deliver accurate information on AML requirements and timely onboarding to ensure excellent client and employee experience. You will need to be able to quickly assess factors that affect the client’s AML risk and rating profile through research in order to make timely decisions and take appropriate action as necessary for high risk clients. **Who You Are** + **You have a degree or diploma in** Business Administration or Economics; Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certificate (CAMS) is preferred. + **You can demonstrate knowledge and experience** in Capital Markets infrastructure, applications, and businesses/products. + **You put our clients first.** You focus on delivering a seamless and smooth client experience regardless of the complexity of the Capital Markets internal infrastructure. You have a strong sense of accountability when it comes to the client experience and end-to-end client onboarding processes. When required, you address conflicts and escalate client issues in a timely manner in order to find the best solution for the client. + **You act like an owner.** You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You have strong problem solving skills, research skills, have a high attention to detail, and you know how to deliver results in an environment that has numerous stakeholders. + **Your influence makes a difference.** You know that relationships are the key to success and you can successfully influence individuals and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. You can influence a team to reach performance metrics and service level agreements in an effective manner. + **You’re digitally savvy.** You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You have strong working experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experience working with Fenergo and WorldCheck is an asset. + **You’re goal oriented.** You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. You bring a can-do attitude with a passion for driving solutions and overcoming obstacles. + **Values matter to you** . You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.\#LI-TA **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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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. *Subject to 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. **Expected End Date** 2025-12-01 **Job Location** Toronto-161 Bay St., 9th **Employment Type** Temporary (Fixed Term) **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Business Effectiveness, Capital Markets, Client Onboarding, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented, Strategic Initiative, Teamwork 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.