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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.

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What You’ll Be Doing 

The Capital Markets arm of CIBC serves corporate, government, and institutional clients with innovative solutions and value-added services. From actionable ideas to highly tailored financing solutions, M&A advice, and a strong lineup of capital markets and treasury services, CIBC Capital Markets teams can provide the capabilities clients need to capitalize on opportunities and manage risk.

As a Director, Business Management, Alternate Solutions Group (ASG), you will contribute to the Business Management function pertaining to all of the components of ASG, liaising with the business (front office) and across CIBC to ensure all business strategies/initiatives/projects/regulatory & compliance issues are addressed and resolved. You will be accessible to the business throughout the day to actively respond to information requirements and requests, resolving day-to-day issues as they arise. You will complete tasks that impact the firm's bottom line, interacting directly with all team members and infrastructure groups in a fast-paced environment.
 

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 Coordination & Project Management: You will play a key role in supporting and contributing to strategic and business planning by collaborating closely with the ASG leadership team. Your responsibilities will include creating presentations, managing projects for new initiatives and leading Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRAs) to ensure effective implementation and risk mitigation.Process Improvement and Compliance: You will be tasked with developing and implementing enhancements to internal procedures and practices. This includes establishing a robust and documented internal control structure, supported by policies and procedures tailored to specific business activities. You will lead internal risk partner discussions, including all intakes, enterprise initiatives and impact on ASG. Additionally, you will investigate, document, and report on regulatory and operational incidents and errors to maintain compliance and enhance operational integrity.Risk Management and Governance: Your role will involve tracking and reporting on key business and operational processes to support the execution of strategic plans. You will ensure that Risk Delegations and Authorized Products Listings are current and complete. Furthermore, you will complete and attest to CIBC governance functions, such as user system access, shared folders, contract reviews, records management, and business-managed technology. You will also assist the Capital Markets Centralized Governance & Controls Team with deficiency management, risk and controls self-assessments, privacy incidents, and related party attestations as required.Stakeholder & Business Support: You’ll coordinate and respond to auditor and regulator requests, findings, and reports, ensuring accurate attestation of all governance functions. Regular liaison with individuals in the business, the Capital Market CAO team, and infrastructure partners (e.g., Technology, Global Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Enterprise Business Continuity Management, Audit, Finance) will be essential for your success. You will support ASG with new supplier onboarding and invoice processing. Additionally, you’ll support the Finance team in expense management and review processes, and you will be prepared to act on ad-hoc requests and projects as needed.

Who You Are

You can demonstrate 5+ years’ experience working in Capital Markets or a Corporate Business Management role. Knowledge of CIBC operating policies, standards and organizational structure is an asset.You have experience and can demonstrate strong overall knowledge of Capital Markets with sufficient knowledge of the financial services industry / regulatory environment.You have an undergraduate degree; MBA/CFA/CA is an asset.You put our clients first. You are a client service driven individual that consistently delivers results with energy and enthusiasm, you go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You bring strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You bring strong analytical and have change-management capabilities that you communicate in a way that is easy to understand. You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your meticulous attention to detail significantly enhances your decision-making process and contributes to overall success.You are an effective communicator. You bring strong written and verbal communication that enable you to convey information in a clear and impactful manner.You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You can manage deadlines while balancing multiple complex priorities in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with the business, peers, and a wide variety of stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Technology, etc.).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-161 Bay St., 5th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Effectiveness, Business Management, Business Processes, Capital Markets, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience (CX), Customer Service, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Presentation Preparations, Strategic Objectives, Waterfall Model