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BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION
Risk Management is led by Senior Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer and is accountable on matters relating to the independent oversight of the management of risks inherent to CIBC’s activities. These risks include but are not limited to ensuring that effective processes are in place for the identification, management, measurement, monitoring and control of operational, reputation and legal, strategic, regulatory, market, credit, investment and liquidity risk, collectively “CIBC Risk”, incurred by CIBC’s retail and wholesale businesses, infrastructure and corporate governance groups.
JOB PURPOSE
Complementing the specific responsibilities below, the purpose of this role is to discharge the
Compliance Department’s mandate within the European region. The Head of Compliance, Europe, will lead the development and implementation of the Compliance Department’s regulatory compliance program in Europe, including providing independent oversight of regulatory compliance, assess the adequacy and effectiveness of regulatory compliance controls and the status of regulatory compliance and follow up with management on regulatory compliance issues identified The Head of Compliance, Europe must be pro-active and highly responsive in a business environment where decisions have to be made on a time-sensitive basis and where there is not full information. The role is also expected to keep abreast of developments in an ever-changing regulatory environment and their impact on the business.
As a member of the Compliance Department, the Head of Compliance, Europe has the authority to access
CIBC’s records, information and personnel in order to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To ensure that an effective compliance program is in place within CIBC Capital Markets - Europe to identify regulatory requirements and develop update and maintain compliance manual, guidelines policies and procedures to satisfy those requirements.
- To review draft legislation and/or policies to assess the impact on relevant London businesses, keep CIBC Capital Markets - Europe informed and advise them on appropriate changes to business models, practices, controls or processes required to comply.
- To participate in business committees and working groups and provide subject matter expertise in regulatory issues and challenge with respect to regulatory compliance risk.
- To monitor activities for compliance and escalate significant regulatory compliance issues or material incidents of non-compliance to senior management of CIBC Capital Markets – Europe and the Vice- President and Global Head, Capital Markets Compliance promptly including providing recommendations for corrective action.
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
Job Location
150 Cheapside, London, UK Employment Type
Regular Weekly Hours
35 Skills
Business, Business Models, Capital Markets, Company Policies, Compliance Programs, Controls Compliance, Ensure Compliance, Investments, Leadership, People Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Environment, Regulatory Issues, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Risk Assessments, Risk Compliance, Risk Management and Mitigation, Strategic, Strategic Advisory 
