• Job Description

  Req#: 2313720

  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

  Job Description

  What you’ll be doing
  

  As a Senior Director, Enterprise Strategy, you will play a key role in maximizing the value of CIBC’s portfolio of businesses through the identification, assessment and execution of strategic initiatives and transactions (e.g., organic growth initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships and joint ventures). You will work in close collaboration with the bank’s business units and functional groups in order to identify opportunities for growth and to increase the value of CIBC’s businesses. As a member of the team, you will be focused on supporting the development and implementation of business strategies and play an important role with the execution of initiatives and transitions to enable CIBC to deliver on its overall strategic priorities and goals. You will be expected to provide a broad range of analytical, financial modelling, research, presentation preparation and project management support.

  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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

  How you’ll succeed

  • Thought leadership - Provide thought leadership to business and functional group leaders on definition, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives, across both organic and inorganic initiatives to accomplish strategic objectives and targets.

  • Strategic planning - Shape and influence strategies and strategic planning by acting as a key driver of all strategic issues related to business effectiveness and operational efficiency. Lead strategic and business planning processes, ensuring alignment with CIBC business strategies and priorities

  • Research and analysis – Ensure robust, competitive intelligence through formal research, industry surveys and through contacts within the industry in order to maintain strong awareness of financial market place, evolving market dynamics, competitive strategies and client needs. Conduct ongoing market scans and analysis of potential non-organic growth opportunities and develop list of potential assets for acquisition / partnership

  • Relationship management - Acting as a focal liaison point of contact across line of business and functional teams to ensure alignment of strategy to financial plans and targets and corporate governance requirements.

  Who you are

  • You can demonstrate a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience within finance, strategy or a business role. You have thorough knowledge of financial institutions, financial services practices and principles sufficient to analyze and interpret complex concepts and apply these in innovative ways. It is an asset if you have a MBA, CFA, CA or CPA designation.

  • You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.

  • You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

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

  • 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.

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

  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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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.

  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.

  Job Location

  Toronto-81 Bay, 9th Floor

  Employment Type

  Regular

  Weekly Hours

  37.5

  Skills

  Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Market Forecasts, People Management, Product Profitability, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Objectives, Strategic Planning

• 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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