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STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION  

CIBC US Region is focused on deepening client relationships by delivering a full range of financial products and services to clients in the US Region.  The group provides business strategy and integrated financial services to clients. Being in line with CIBC’s core purpose: to help make our client’s ambitions a reality, the CIBC US offer focuses on integrated relationship management, where Investment Management Trust, Fiduciary, Asset Management, and Wealth Strategies teams work together to deliver customized financial solutions. In addition, CIBC US also offer Commercial Banking, Commercial Real Estate Financing and Community Banking solutions to clients. 

JOB PURPOSE   

Experienced Director, Strategic Initiatives who will be a leader on the Strategic Initiatives handling multi-year program management. Strategic initiatives are not business-as-usual operations; they are major strategic programs that create impactful outcomes. The Director, Strategic Initiatives will be a proactive leader and will work closely with business stakeholders and have ownership and accountability for the successful implementation of various initiatives. This leader will work to ensure solutions are fit for business needs by serving as a trusted partner to key businesses. This position will be a Managing Director of CIBC Bank USA.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

The position will provide consulting expertise and program management for specific strategic initiatives that are deemed critical to the business success.  

Participate in the development of programs, tools or services by assessing the impact, effectiveness and feasibility of proposed changes  

Work with business partners to identify performance measurement needs and development of potential solutions to address emerging needs 

Provide a focused effort on ensuring delivery of solutions are managed in a client-centric environment 

Provide leadership and expertise, particularly with regard to the identification of key issues, creation of novel business solutions and project plans. 

Facilitate senior leadership engagement in Steering Committees and program governance 

Determine skills needed, roles needed and organization of project teams  

Facilitate the escalation and resolution of issues  

Establish methodologies and assign responsibility for tracking priorities, issues, risks, and tasks of projects within portfolio 

Prepare budgets, bids, contracts, and funding requests  

Manage and monitor contracts related to project portfolio  

Foster a culture of risk management within active programs  

Lead and ensure effective change management practices. Ability to break down barriers and build consensus among project team members. 

Use critical reasoning while working on projects and ensure projects stay within budget and are delivered on time 

 

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS (Legal, Compliance, External, etc.): 

Be the liaison between business units, technology teams, and support teams.   

 

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable) 

As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.   

 

CONDUCT & CULTURE RISK  

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership’s identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments.  We all are accountable for managing risk. 

 

As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture. This includes: 

Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls 

At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank’s strategic goals 

Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements 

Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings 

Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC’s policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls 

Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders 

Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC’s reputation as a leading financial institution  

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS  

 

Effective leadership capabilities with strong people management and development skills 

Ability to influence key stakeholders through well-articulated strategies and benefit driven value statements 

Curious, creative thinker with a collaborative approach to problem-solving 

Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and oral. Ability to communicate complicated matters in a simple, structured way to senior management 

Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across functions and borders 

Adapts well to fast-paced and changing environment.  

Promotes teamwork and creates focus around what is important, is approachable and viewed as a partner 

Minimum of 10 years prior Program and Project Management experience, in support of the financial services industry 

Proficient in Microsoft Office 

College Degree required 

 

OTHER DESIGNATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS / ACCREDITATIONS

Project Management certification, desired 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

This role operates within a normal office environment. 

 

 

TRAVEL REQUIRED 

 

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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*, 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, 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

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Executive Communications, Executive Presenting, Large Group Presentations, Program Project Management, Project Management, Strategic Initiative