Sanctions Analyst - Hybrid, Impactful Compliance & Investigations

CIBC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Sanctions Analyst in Chicago to support sanctions screening by reviewing alerts, researching entities, and assessing transactions against applicable requirements and policies. The role involves thorough documentation, collaboration with Compliance and Operations, and contributing to process improvements in a hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence three days per week.

You should bring experience in compliance or financial crime, plus a degree in business, finance, law, or

Qualifications

• Experience in sanctions screening or financial crime analysis.
• Degree in business, finance, law, criminology, political science, economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in a hybrid on-site role in Chicago is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition Level 2 sanctions screening alerts and Level 1 client batch screening alerts.
• Analyze customer, transaction, and counterparty information against sanctions lists and policies.
• Document reviews thoroughly to meet internal standards and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Operations, and business units to resolve alerts."
• Identify data quality issues and opportunities to improve screening processes.

Skills

Alert review

Risk assessment

Documentation

Collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/law/criminology/economics

Job description

CIBC is seeking a Sanctions Analyst in Chicago to support sanctions screening by reviewing alerts, researching entities, and assessing transactions against applicable requirements and policies. The role involves thorough documentation, collaboration with Compliance and Operations, and contributing to process improvements in a hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence three days per week.

You should bring experience in compliance or financial crime, plus a degree in business, finance, law, or