Sr. Director, Enterprise Strategy

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.

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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 spanning organic growth, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships and joint ventures. You will work in close collaboration with the bank’s business units and functional groups in the formulation and execution of enterprise-wide strategy, and ensure efficient delivery of the annual strategic and financial plan to CIBC’s Board of Directors. You will provide independent financial analysis and strategic recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board on key business opportunities, requiring a broad range of analytical, financial modelling, research, presentation preparation and project management support. You will also provide ongoing leadership and direction to more junior members of the team while partnering cross functionally across the organization.

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

• 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 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.

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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-141 Bay, 10th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Strategies, Client Counseling, Communication, Corporate Development, Customer Experience (CX), Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Enterprise Strategies, Professional Presentation, Strategic Thinking