Associate, Digital Asset Platforms

CIBC • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

As the Associate, Digital Asset Platforms, you will play a hands-on role in supporting the execution and delivery of CIBC's digital asset strategy. You will contribute directly to active workstreams across custody, trading, settlement, tokenization, payments, and regulatory engagement — providing analytical, coordination, and delivery support that enables the broader team to execute against the Digital Asset Team's strategic priorities.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of relevant industry experience in capital markets, fintech, banking, consulting, or technology.
• Product management, development, and delivery experience.
• Exposure to commercial modelling for new product delivery.
• In Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, and/or a related field.
• Proactive, detail-oriented contributor who takes ownership of your work and follows through on commitments.
• Digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• Analytical and intellectually curious, with a genuine interest in digital assets and emerging financial technologies.
• Enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally, and are comfortable preparing materials for senior audiences.
• Motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and are skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Bring your real self to work and you live our values — trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support the DA Team in translating strategic priorities into actionable research, analysis, and documentation.
• Conduct market research to identify digital asset trends, emerging use cases, and competitive developments across capital markets, payments, and wealth management.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and reports that inform strategic decisions at the MD level.
• Track industry news and regulatory changes, synthesizing key developments into clear, concise summaries for senior team members.
• Contribute directly to the delivery of digital asset initiatives across all active workstreams, supporting the DA Team in tracking milestones, coordinating activities, and maintaining project documentation.
• Assist in the design and rollout of digital asset products — including custody, trading, settlement, and tokenization — by supporting workstream leads with research, analysis, and coordination tasks.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Risk to support delivery activities and ensure timely follow-through on action items.
• Participate in the evaluation of fintech and technology partners, supporting due diligence processes and internal project teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments and compliance requirements related to digital assets, flagging material changes to the DA Executive Team.
• Assist in preparing documentation and coordinating with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to support regulatory submissions, internal approvals, and policy updates.
• Help prepare materials for regulatory meetings, industry forums, and external communications on behalf of the team.
• Support business development efforts by preparing presentations for both external and internal purposes including client presentations, Digital Asset Strategy updates, senior management presentations.
• Assist with client onboarding and relationship management activities, ensuring a high standard of responsiveness and professionalism.
• Contribute to the development of go-to-market materials for new digital asset products and services.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• incentive pay
• banking benefits
• a benefits program
• defined benefit pension plan
• an employee share purchase plan
• a vacation offering
• wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
• Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree