Business Architecture, Strategic Business Analyst

CIBC • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Business Architecture, Strategic Business Analyst within the Capital Markets Business Architecture team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing priority strategic initiatives across Corporate & Investment Banking. You'll leverage your deep analytical expertise and process insight to support large-scale transformation, growth, and optimization programs. This hands-on role involves translating corporate strategy into actionable business plans, mapping and redesigning processes, and synthesizing complex analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. You'll collaborate with leaders across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Operations to drive alignment and enable successful execution of strategic initiatives. Your ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and deliver results will be key to your success. 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.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in financial services.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale transformation, growth, or optimization programs within Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Excel at structured problem-solving, process mapping, and synthesizing detailed analysis into clear narratives and actionable recommendations.
• Credibly engage and influence senior leaders across diverse functions, navigating complex priorities and driving alignment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting insights and recommendations to executive audiences.
• Comfortable operating independently, prioritizing tasks, and working under pressure while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
• Bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Translate corporate strategy into actionable business plans.
• Map and redesign processes.
• Synthesize complex analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leaders across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Operations to drive alignment and enable successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis of business processes.
• Map current and target states.
• Identify inefficiencies and risks.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the delivery of strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs to ensure successful outcomes.
• Prepare executive-level materials and presentations, translating complex findings into concise, decision-oriented messaging for senior stakeholders.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed