Virginia Santaguida
About Virginia Santaguida
Virginia Santaguida is the Head of AML Governance at CIBC with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and process re-engineering, specializing in anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing.
Head of AML Governance at CIBC
Virginia Santaguida currently holds the position of Head of AML Governance at CIBC. She has been with the company since 2019 and is based in the Toronto, Canada area. Her primary responsibilities involve overseeing anti-money laundering governance, ensuring that CIBC complies with all relevant regulatory requirements.
Previous Roles at TD
Before her current role, Virginia Santaguida accumulated extensive experience at TD Bank. From 2018 to 2019, she served as AVP - Wealth Shared Services Governance & Control. Prior to this, she was the AVP - Global Anti-Money Laundering, Canadian Cards & Merchant Solutions from 2016 to 2018. She also held roles as Senior Global Anti-Money Laundering Manager - Governance and Reporting Office from 2012 to 2016, Senior Business Consultant - Business Process Improvement from 2010 to 2012, Senior Relationship Manager HR Learning & Development from 2005 to 2010, and Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning from 2002 to 2005.
Education in Administration and Information Management
Virginia Santaguida earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts in Administration and Information Management from Ryerson University, where she studied from 1987 to 1992. Her education laid the foundation for her extensive career in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and governance.
Expertise in Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Compliance
Virginia Santaguida brings over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and process re-engineering. Her expertise lies in audit and regulatory examinations, particularly focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-terrorist financing. She is committed to ensuring that her organizations meet or exceed regulatory standards.
Strong Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Virginia Santaguida is noted for her well-developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a productive and compliant work environment. Her leadership style emphasizes the importance of compliance, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.