We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Director, Advice & Investing Capabilities , the Director is accountable for developing, executing, & implement new strategies to drive client growth & new Money-In opportunities Developing new capabilities across the advice & investing ecosystem, aligned with the bank strategy. They will also be accountable for defining new capabilities & tools that are critical to the success of the business, including capabilities used by frontline advisors and client-facing digital platforms.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Thought leadership - Support the Senior Director in providing regular direction, guidance and motivation to the broader team, all while striving for peak performance. Build ongoing partnerships with key partners across the business, technology delivery & architecture, and operations.

• Strategy – Proactively identify innovative and scalable growth in advice and investing space, relevant to new and existing clients by assessing global competition, analyzing internal data and client needs. Partnering with vendors where applicable and client journey mapping, and turning those insights into actionable evolution strategy for current capabilities Own the development of a multi-year strategic roadmap, leading cross-functional ideation and strategy sessions. Maintain a strong understanding of the strengths and opportunities facing the business; utilize advanced business knowledge to ensure initiatives remain aligned to strategies and objectives.

• Execution- Lead business case sizing opportunities that enable securing funds and buy-in from executive leadership, and develop appropriate KPIs and targets. Gather direct client and frontline feedback by engaging with key stakeholders and frontline team members at all levels.

• Reporting & governance- Manage and monitor progress against KPIs set for the segment and for each program in-flight. Continuously monitor post-project implementation to ensure scale is achieved

• Research and data analysis – Oversee internal and external research and data analysis to identify and evaluate potential opportunities, stay abreast of key trends, industry developments, client needs and regulatory changes. Provide leadership on required data analysis and quantitative assessments of opportunities. Interpret data and research to drive strategy development.

• Cross-functional collaboration & relationship building – Proactively partner with stakeholders from across CIBC to identify opportunities and lead client growth and experience focused strategic initiatives. Collaborate with peers within the Client Segments and Product team (Key partners include Product, Marketing, Digital, Frontline Tools, and Regions (Frontline)

• Execution/implementation – Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives - orchestrating work packages across various partners.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience of 8-10 years in business strategy, product or a business role. It's an asset if you have thorough knowledge of financial services sufficient to analyze and interpret complex information and concepts, apply/present these in innovative ways at all levels of the organization and ability/experience to effectively navigate a complex matrix organization.

• You are a bold and authentic leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.

• You have powerful delivery skills. Demonstrated experience in leading large, complex initiatives and/or products

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You look beyond the moment. You know what you do will make a difference today and tomorrow. You look for new opportunities to define what's possible.

• You have a degree/diploma in Business Administration, preferred to have a Masters degree

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

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.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

81 Bay Street, 1st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Effectiveness, Business Processes, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Leadership, Long Term Planning, Project Management, Strategic Objectives