Director, Capital Markets Communications

CIBC•Toronto, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

CIBC Capital Markets is a client-focused business that brings deep market insight, advice, and execution to corporate, institutional, and government clients across Canada and beyond. As a Director, Capital Markets Communications you'll shape and deliver integrated communications strategies that strengthen CIBC's profile in Canada, with a primary focus on Global Markets, Global Distribution and Research, and Payments. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel and hands-on execution across external communications, media relations, internal communications, executive support, and thought leadership. You'll help protect and enhance the firm's reputation by guiding communications through complex, fast-moving situations and aligning messaging to broader enterprise priorities. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned communicator who brings strong judgment, capital markets knowledge, and the confidence to support senior executives in a dynamic environment. 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.

Requirements

Experienced communications professional with deep expertise in corporate communications, public affairs, media relations, or a related field, with experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, high-profile environment.
Strong knowledge of Canadian Capital Markets, including areas such as Global Markets, Global Distribution and Research, and Payments, and can translate complex business activity into clear, credible communications.
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, and can tailor messages for employees, media, executives, and external stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively across teams and functions, and skilled at building credibility with senior executives, business partners, and external media contacts.
Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Nice To Haves

Sound judgment, discretion, and a calm, confident approach to guide leaders through sensitive situations, competing priorities, and fast-moving developments.
Bring your real self to work, and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute communications strategies that support Canadian Capital Markets priorities across Global Markets, Global Distribution and Research, and Payments, aligned to enterprise objectives.
Manage proactive and reactive media relations, respond to inquiries, identify opportunities to elevate business priorities, and develop press releases, media statements, backgrounders, and question-and-answer documents.
Prepare senior executives and subject matter experts for media interviews, public commentary, and speaking engagements, and draft internal messages, presentations, scripts, and remarks on behalf of leadership.
Provide strategic counsel and real-time communications support during market-sensitive or reputational issues, and develop scenario plans, holding statements, and response frameworks in partnership with senior communications leaders.
Act as a trusted communications advisor to Capital Markets leaders and enterprise partners, offering guidance on stakeholder positioning, engagement approaches, and reputational considerations.
Identify and advance opportunities to showcase CIBC's perspective on capital markets, market structure, and the broader financial system through executive speeches, opinion pieces, and other external content.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
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