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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

Reporting to the SVP, Investor Relations and Performance Measurement, the Sr. Director, Investor Relations will provide an outside-in perspective on market expectations as an input to definition of our long term strategic roadmap and financial objectives. In addition, you will ensure there is a feedback mechanism between the investor and market community, and internal partners to evaluate performance and iterate go forward plans on an ongoing basis. Further, you will lead internal research and analytics team to support IR activities through analyst and rating agency model replication/constructive challenge to drive improvements in our financial strength and valuation. You will also develop and maintain direct relationships with debt and equity investors/analysts.

This role will require sophisticated financial, risk, and strategic analyses to identify and evaluate strategic opportunities related to the management of the bank-wide targets and initiatives. The Senior Director will lead a team spanning the Financial Analyst, Financial Consultant, and Director accountable for providing value-add strategic analysis, as well as generating insights and authoritative recommendations for senior management and the Board of Directors.

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

• Strategic Targets and Messaging - Support the long-term strategic financial planning model, working in partnership with the Corporate Strategy, Treasury, Finance and Risk teams. In partnership with Corporate Strategy and Treasury, proactively identify opportunities to optimize resource deployment (people, technology and balance sheet usage) and strategies forecasted in the Strategic Financial Model. Define and communicate the CIBC investment thesis and key financial / non-financial targets (including ESG) to market participants. Update market on major strategic initiatives through consistent messaging, informed by assessment by establishing internal consistency/alignment prior to communication to market

• Performance Evaluation/Market Intelligence - Act as an internal research analyst team by reviewing external analyst models/reports and constructively challenging conclusions which are counter to the externally stated strategy and objectives.

• Relationship Management - In partnership with Corporate Strategy and CFO groups, provide a framework for financial/ decision support and analysis on the evaluation of enterprise-wide growth projects including strategic and corporate development activities integrated into the long-term financial model. Partner with CFO groups on Quarterly Competitive Benchmarking and Market Share Review. Increase tracking of non-financial performance indicators

• Prepare Management to be Market Ready - Prepare for Investor meetings and calls by formulating key messages based on results and strategy and conduct prep meetings with ExCo prior to Investor calls and provide relevant market and contextual information. Review CIBC’s stock price/valuations relative to peer group and provide Market/Economic context for movements. Lead meetings with key internal partners to determine Key Messages/CIBC’s Investment Thesis. Lead quarterly reporting process by influencing best-in-class executive presentations, speeches and other materials

• Proactive Stakeholder Feedback - Collaborate with IR to set an annual IR strategy/plan to meet our strategic objectives. Review shareholder holdings, identify targets and perform account-by-account analysis and specific plans. Conduct frequent post mortems to ensure continuous improvement; review peer IR decks to ensure that level of disclosure and topics covered is consistent with peer group and make changes as required. Develop and maintain external relationships with Investor Community (investors and analysts) across global equity and fixed income markets

Who you are

• You can demonstrate at least 10+ years’ experience within the industry, with strong overall knowledge of financial institutions. You have strong knowledge of the financial services industry, and regulatory environment sufficient to interpret/analyze complex issues related to the management of the Balance Sheet and develop innovative solutions to the challenges affecting the bank. Knowledge of key Treasury functions such as regulatory capital, funding and liquidity management, and interest rate risk management will be an asset.

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in a CPA (recommended), MBA or CFA

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

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You are a caring and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams

• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

• 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, 9th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Deliverables Management, Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), Investments, Investor Relationship Management, Leadership, Long Term Planning, People Management, Policy Compliance

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.