Director, Financial Crisis Management

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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

As a Director, you will report to the Senior Director of the Financial Crisis Management Group. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the ongoing modernization initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance of CIBC’s financial crisis management plans. The incumbent will be accountable for leading the design and execution of a range of deliverables and capabilities that are integral to the Bank’s Recovery Plan and Resolution Plan regulatory submissions.

The responsibilities of this role frequently involve collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop new capabilities, maintain alignment of existing capabilities with regulatory expectations, and ensure that all processes accurately reflect CIBC’s current operating environment. The role places significant emphasis on producing high-quality, detailed documentation; designing and executing tests to demonstrate crisis management capabilities; and developing/presenting materials to executives, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

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

• Diversity of Banking Experience – Recovery and resolution planning involves engagement across all areas of the Bank, so having experience in multiple banking functions (e.g., risk management, liquidity etc.) or a variety of roles within the financial industry is highly valuable.
• Project Management – Provide leadership within the Financial Crisis Management Group by overseeing the organization, coordination, and delivery of assigned areas of responsibility, which frequently involve facilitating cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrate strong organizational skills to support effective project planning and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
• Relationship Management – Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and stakeholders across various business units to facilitate effective end-to-end process management, and deliverable completion. Demonstrate a high degree of accountability by proactively addressing issues, following through on commitments, and delivering results that support organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Initiative – Demonstrate strong initiative by proactively staying informed of applicable regulatory guidance and industry developments to understand potential impacts to recovery and resolution capabilities.
• Communication and Writing Skills – Draft high-quality documentation to support recovery and resolution regulatory submissions, and executive-level presentations in PowerPoint to effectively communicate findings, methodologies, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and regulators. Ensure all materials are clear, comprehensive, and accurate.
• Organization – You consistently manage multiple deliverables simultaneously, utilizing strong organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met and effectively coordinating contributions from various internal departments and project stakeholders.
• Technical Knowledge – Ability to understand, and convey recovery and resolution requirements to support data analysis and quantitative analysis discussions.
• Process Improvements – Identify opportunities, and establish initiatives to further enhance recovery and resolution planning capabilities.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate extensive experience in financial services, with a focus on Treasury, Finance, and Risk Management. You have understanding of global regulatory requirements (Basel III, FSB), liquidity management, OSFI’s Recovery Planning and CDIC’s Resolution Planning requirements and related deliverables. In addition, you are an excellent collaborator, utilizing superb communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities. It’s an asset if you have a keen interest in the Treasury function, Liquidity Management, and you have solid knowledge of financial products across all asset classes.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• 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.
• 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-161 Bay St 11th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Collaboration, Business Continuity Management (BCM), Business Risk Assessments, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Group Problem Solving, Regulatory Requirements, Researching, Risk Management and Mitigation