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Sr. Manager, Application Development

CIBC Wood Gundy

CIBC Wood Gundy

Administration
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Dec 12, 2025

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

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Enterprise Technology, Financial Crimes & enterprise Risk Technology division. You’ll be at the heart of CIBC’s digital transformation, building easy, flexible, and personalized banking solutions to enhance client experience and change the way that people bank. As a Senior Manager you will be joining the Enterprise Anti-Money Laundering Technology group working in the Global Screening Solutions team where you will be responsible for providing managerial oversight of our team's activities to deliver on various functional and base support initiatives, enhance efficiency and ensure project success. In addition, the role manages the application delivery, developing and implementing new functions and services in respective functional areas. You’ll work closely with your team to ensure appropriate delivery of support services, and ensure adherence to standards and operating procedures. You will also manage resource allocation and associated billing to various projects and initiatives.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You'll Succeed

  • Mentorship & Leadership – Lead and coach a high performing group team of individuals. Direct, motivate, and develop your team, maximizing their contributions and professional growth. Share knowledge and collaborate to come up with effective solutions to problems.

  • Strategic Development & Execution - Oversee the development and operations of the applications. Define and manage resource requirements and allocations, monitor and improve quality, and ensure 'best practice' development techniques. Have a continuous improvement mindset proactively Identify improvements, proactively monitoring of production problems and suggest appropriate improvements for resolution, summarizing critical incidents for submission to senior management. Make solution recommendations regarding the ongoing viability of a project plan based on ability to deliver upon agreed functionality within approved budget and schedule for small, medium and large complex projects.

  • Relationship Management - Manage relationships with multiple delivery areas, technology and business partners; interface and maintain communications, monitor business and technology developments and provide on-time response and support. Proactively manage relationships with partner LOBs, vendor systems and offshore relationships for project resources to ensure effective utilization.

  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Knowledge of tools and techniques for effective use of a broad range of factors, assumptions, frameworks and perspectives when solving problems. You will be a ‘lean’ thinker with an awareness of both waterfall and agile project delivery methodologies.

Who You Are

  • You can demonstrate experience in +3 years of experience as a Senior Manager, meeting Application Development and Support needs for multiple business units, with proven ability to manage changes in Linux production environments and assess technical information to drive process improvements. Skilled in a wide range of technologies, including web-based applications, Informatica 10, Databricks, SQOOP, Oracle PL/SQL, UNIX/Linux scripting, Java, JavaScript, REST and SOAP APIs, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Oracle Database, JBOSS, Autosys, Feedhub, MFTS, SFTP, and GITHUB. Experienced in both Agile and Waterfall environments, with a strong focus on enhancing process effectiveness and efficiency through technical solutions. It’s an asset if : Having Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) experience and understanding of real time and batch architectures.

  • 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're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.

  • You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

  • You have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Business, and/or a related field.

  • You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

  • 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

  • CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

  • 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

  • We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 15th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Agile Methodology, Agile Methodology, Application Delivery Networking, Application Development, Banking, Budgeting, Business, Collaborating, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Name Screening, People Management, Personal Initiative, Project Delivery, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Sanctions Compliance, Sanctions Screening, Solutions Development, Strategy Development, Support Services, Team Development {+ 4 more}