Compliance Manager - Financial Crimes Risk Assessment at CBRE

About The Role

As a CBRE Compliance Manager within the Financial Crimes Risk Assessment program, you will support the execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the global AML and Sanctions risk assessment framework. This role is responsible for applying the established methodology across business lines, coordinating with SMEs, and ensuring outputs are accurate, consistent, and regulator defensible.

This position sits within the Legal Compliance function and focuses on balancing regulatory expectations with practical business application by identifying risks, supporting risk assessments, and driving remediation actions.

What You'll Do

Execute the Financial Crimes Risk Assessment framework across assigned geographies and business lines in accordance with CBRE methodology (e.g., impact and likelihood scoring).

Guide and support SMEs through the assessment process, ensuring inputs are complete, accurate, and aligned to business activities.

Review and challenge SME inputs (risk ratings, rationale, data) to ensure consistency and defensibility.

Assess and document AML and sanctions risks across customer, product/service, geographic, transaction, and delivery channel categories.

Track and monitor remediation actions, ensuring gaps are addressed and aligned to root causes.

Support program execution and enhancements, including updates to tools, questionnaires, and guidance materials.

Maintain program documentation, including templates, procedures, methodology, and assessment records.

Prepare risk summaries, findings, and supporting materials for Compliance leadership.

Support audits, regulatory reviews, and program assessments by organizing documentation and responding to requests.

Assist in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and training materials aligned to regulatory and internal standards.

Coordinate day-to-day assessment activities, including tracking timelines, managing SME follow-ups, and ensuring timely delivery.

Manage multiple workstreams, maintaining clear prioritization and status tracking.

Support issue identification and resolution, escalating risks or delays as needed.

Maintain organized records and trackers (e.g., assessments, remediation logs, audit materials).

Apply corporate policies and compliance standards consistently across activities.

Collaborate across Compliance, Risk, Legal, and business teams to support alignment and information sharing.

Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and program execution.

What You'll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 3–5 years of experience in AML, sanctions, compliance, or financial crime risk management. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience executing risk assessments, control evaluations, or compliance reviews, preferably within financial crimes programs.

Ability to analyze and assess risk, challenge inputs, and produce clear, well-documented, and defensible outputs.

Experience working with business stakeholders and SMEs in a structured environment.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in a clear and practical way.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for tracking, documentation, and reporting.

Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and execution.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Compliance Manager position is $85,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Compliance Manager position is $100,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).