• Job Description

  Req#: 2510860

  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

  As a member of CIBC’s team, the Director, Strategy & Special Initiatives reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Risk Analytics & Credit Decisioning (RACD). This position will be responsible for supporting the RACD senior leadership team in the development and advancement of our RACD divisional strategy, will guide the team in establishing our purpose, vision, winning aspiration and core strategy and in putting the appropriate structures in place to track our progress against our goals. With a focus on designing business and communication strategy and developing executive/board level materials, the incumbent will work closely with the RACD senior leadership team to identify areas of opportunity for RACD improvements based on industry trends, regulator expectations and other sources of best practice. The role exercises a high degree of independent judgement to develop and implement effective tracking and measurement models for assessing business performance and quality improvement. The role drives innovation across areas of responsibility, applying expert interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. 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

  • Strategic Initiatives - Work with the senior leadership team to define LOB priorities and to develop our strategic road map to achieve our goals. Establish structures such as Objectives and Key Results, wildly important goals and battles, or other methods for focusing our collective efforts on the common vision. Lead, coordinate, or support to deliver LOB-wide special initiatives or programs, such the RACD mentoring program, Risk Management’s AI Governance Council, and the PBB Credit Risk Committee.

  • Reporting & communication - Design and implement effective communication strategy and plans and organize leadership strategy events and townhalls. Develop in partnership with the RACD SLT for measuring our progress against our goals and implementing appropriate reporting and dashboards for a range of stakeholders. Craft the narrative of our progress in monthly/quarterly/annual reporting to our various stakeholder groups such as RMET, GRC, RMC, PBB’s ELT, Exco, and other senior leadership forums.

  • Partner engagement - Support the SVP, RACD in broader discussions around synergies with other groups such as PBB Products, Credit Adjudication or Fraud areas, discussions or other longer-term strategic concepts. Create and execute a comprehensive team engagement strategy that inspires and motivates team members, including establishing KPIs to assess overall effectiveness.

  • Business effectiveness - Develop a network of contacts at other organizations to develop new ideas and approaches and to benchmark CIBC’s current capabilities. Attend risk management / business forums as required to maintain an awareness of industry trends, technology and standards. Develop and present business cases to RACD senior leadership to secure funding for key strategies.

  Who you are

  • You can demonstrate experience in synthesizing information and preparing high quality reports and presentation decks for a variety of executive audiences and stakeholders.

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

  • You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

  • You look beyond the moment. You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible.

  • You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

  • 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

  • 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

  Toronto-81 Bay, 31st Floor

  Employment Type

  Regular

  Weekly Hours

  37.5

  Skills

  Business Effectiveness, Business Processes, Communication, Communications Writing, Critical Thinking, Executive Level Reporting, Executive Relationship Management, Executive Reports, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Project Management, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Strategic Initiative, Strategic Objectives, Strategy Plan, Taking Initiative

• About the company

  The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, commonly referred to as CIBC, is one of the "Big Five" banks in Canada.

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