Senior Network Manager, Network Strategy & Planning

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 key member of the Personal Banking and Imperial Service National Office group at CIBC, within the Network Strategy and Planning team and reporting to the Director, Business Unit Strategy, the Senior Network Manager provides specialized expertise in branch and ATM site selection, operational design, and network reconfiguration across Canada. The Senior Network Manager is responsible for conducting market analysis and retail distribution planning to optimize the bank’s physical delivery network. Leveraging in-depth financial business case analysis, the role researches, recommends, and manages the implementation of solutions that maximize revenue growth and minimize operating costs. This position manages branch and ATM transformation initiatives, ensuring they align with competitive consumer trends and industry standards while collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve growth objectives and drive organizational success. Operating in a project-driven environment, the Senior Network Manager is based in Toronto with occasional regional travel, and is accountable for ensuring that CIBC’s branch and ATM network is strategically distributed, sized, and functional to support both local market needs and the bank’s overall delivery strategy.

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

• Analytical support – Provide analysis, advice and recommendations related to branch / ATM distribution planning and site selection in support of current and emerging CIBC business strategies. Apply a comprehensive, conceptual and practical understanding in the area of Branch and ATM site selection planning to a wide range of strategic and tactical situations.  As a knowledge leader, you’ll provide guidance and professional advice on complex and conceptual distribution related issues. Develop financial models and associated budget options for branch construction and real estate procurement. Interpret, advise on, and ensure compliance with external government policies, regulations and legislation. Identify opportunities for increasing the efficiency of Network Strategy & Planning’s approaches and processes.

• Consulting - Provide highly specialized advice and guidance, to senior management and client groups, within the area of branch distribution planning and transformation initiatives. Prepare comprehensive business cases, presentation material and other project implementation related recommendations.

• Project Management -  Lead projects to enhance, develop and customize Branch and ATM reconfiguration strategies, operating models and tactics. Ensure that relevant legislative and regulatory requirements are met. Develop a thorough understanding of Canadian Retailing market client groups in support of optimal client specific solutions.

Who you are

• You have a degree/diploma in Economic Geography / Urban Planning. A Master’s Degree is an asset.

• You can demonstrate 3 to 5 years of work experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with highly developed knowledge of principles and applications of economic geography, retail store planning, site selection models and theories.

• You can demonstrate 3 to 5 years of work experience and sound understanding of Financial Assessments, site planning/selection. It’s an asset if you have knowledge and experience of Canadian retail markets.

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

• You understand that success is in the details.  You notice things that others don’t.  Your critical thinking skills help to inform decision making. Understands complex issues and concepts related to new and evolving business needs, can get up to speed quickly with regard to new subject matters and is able to deal with changing circumstances.

• You are a problem solver. You can demonstrate strong problem solving and decision-making skills: able to analyze situations, develop and implement solutions, often within narrow time frames and often working with a wide variety of others.

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends and the use of census data, geographic software applications and financial models comes to you with ease.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard through strong report writing, verbal and communication skills.

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity across team members, senior executives, external architecture, real estate construction management and brokerage service providers.

• 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-81 Bay, 24th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Arcgis Pro, Building Partnerships, Business Case Development, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GIS Spatial Analysis, Influential Communications, Market Analysis, Relationship Building, Retail Distribution, Site Selections, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning