We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. 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 productive 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. 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. 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. a competitive salary defined benefit pension plan* a vacation offering MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program 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.

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

📌 Sr. Director, Enterprise Strategy (Toronto)
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