Associate, Client Services - Capital Markets (AML/KYC)

Location: Toronto, ON; work arrangement details, including the proportion of on-site and remote work, will be discussed during the interview.

Company

CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank serving clients through Capital Markets and Global Transaction Banking.

What you will do

• Conduct onboarding, periodic, triggered-event, and ad hoc reviews of correspondent banking clients.
• Gather and validate KYC information, review products and transactions, and identify changes in client risk profiles.
• Investigate adverse media, geopolitical, geographical, transactional, and other AML-related risks using tools such as World-Check One and Bankers Almanac.
• Prepare accurate AML, compliance, governance, and risk assessment reports in line with SLAs and OSFI/FINTRAC requirements.
• Develop risk-based recommendations and written reports for high-risk clients, supporting relationship managers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain review and analyst trackers, and coach analysts and new team members as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in AML/KYC, preferably in Capital Markets or correspondent banking.
• Strong understanding of CIBC AML/ATF standards, Capital Markets products and transactions, AML regulations, and FATF guidance.
• Ability to analyze, organize, document, and present large volumes of information concisely.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, organization, planning, time management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
• Legal eligibility to work at the specified Toronto location is required; a valid work or study permit may be required.

Nice to have

• Undergraduate or postgraduate university degree.
• AML-related credentials such as ACAMS or ACFCS.

Culture & Benefits

• Trust, teamwork, accountability, inclusion, and a client-first approach.
• Competitive compensation and banking benefits, subject to program terms and conditions.
• Wellbeing support and employee and family assistance programs.
• MomentMakers, a social points-based recognition program.
• Accessible candidate experience and workplace accommodation support.

Hiring process

• The process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests, including a French proficiency test where applicable.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used during recruitment.