Consultant, Corporate Security - Investigations

Location: Chicago, IL; normal office environment with occasional travel. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and may need a valid work or study permit.

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location; eligible candidates may participate in incentive compensation.

Company

CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank providing financial services and corporate security programs for clients and business partners.

What you will do

• Investigate material external fraud, internal defalcation, serious violations, security breaches, and other significant criminal incidents.
• Document investigations, prepare detailed reports, and support monthly and quarterly corporate security reporting.
• Assess root causes and assist with or manage asset recovery, including litigation support.
• Monitor early-warning capabilities, identify trends and patterns, and support corporate intelligence activities.
• Provide specialized consultation to management and business leaders on fraud, losses, investigations, and controls protecting assets, information, and people.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, corporate security teams at other financial institutions, senior management, and business partners; deliver formal and informal presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of financial crimes or internal investigation experience.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret and analyze voluminous, highly complex information.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to read and understand applicable laws, regulations, and common law.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage competing priorities independently within established timeframes.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment focused on belonging, accessibility, employee strengths, and professional development.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• 401(k), banking benefits, incentive pay, wellbeing support, and employee recognition programs.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.

Hiring process

• Applicants may complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests, including simulation, coding, or MS Office assessments.
• Accommodation is available during the candidate experience upon request.