Director, Governance - Wealth Management Marketing & Communications (12-month Contract)

CIBC•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$111,060 - CA$135,950•Hybrid

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 Director, Governance, Wealth Management Marketing & Communications, you'll lead the governance, control, and risk management practices that support CIBC's Wealth Management Digital, Marketing and Communications team. In this 12-month term role, you'll oversee the review and audit of advisor and business marketing and communications to ensure alignment with internal standards, regulatory obligations, and brand requirements. You'll establish and enhance procedures, guidelines, and governance frameworks that support consistent, efficient, and compliant marketing practices across key channels. With a strong emphasis on Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) requirements, you'll provide expert guidance that helps the business meet regulatory expectations while advancing marketing objectives. You'll also lead a high-performing team and work closely with partners across the business to strengthen controls, improve workflows, and support sound decision-making in a fast-paced 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

Extensive experience in marketing governance within the financial services industry.
8+ years of relevant experience, including strong hands-on expertise with Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulatory requirements.
Caring and accountable leader, passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.
Experience leading diverse, high performing teams in a complex, highly regulated environment.
Attention to detail and strong critical thinking skills to inform decision making, particularly when assessing marketing and communications for regulatory and guideline compliance.
Ability to influence outcomes through credible guidance, strong communication, and a practical approach to compliance.
Experience in developing governance procedures, auditing marketing and communications content, and implementing compliance-focused guidelines and controls.
Communicate with impact, expressing ideas clearly and confidently when navigating complex issues, providing feedback, and aligning partners around compliant solutions.
Values matter, bringing your real self to work, and living values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) requirements is an asset.
Experience supporting digital marketing, social media, advertising, and proposal governance within Wealth Management is an asset.
Fluent in French is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead a strong governance framework for Wealth Management Marketing & Communications, with a particular focus on Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulatory requirements.
Review and audit marketing and communication materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, brand standards, and approval protocols.
Establish, implement, and continuously enhance procedures, guidelines, and controls that support compliant marketing activity.
Identify opportunities to improve approvals, workflows, documentation, and records management to create efficient and consistent ways of working.
Apply sound judgment to complex matters and provide clear recommendations to leaders and marketing partners on regulatory risk, communications approach, and compliant options to achieve business objectives.
Ensure required disclaimers, content standards, and reputational considerations are reflected across marketing initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team with deep expertise in marketing governance.
Foster a collaborative, accountable environment that supports strong execution, thoughtful challenge, and continuous learning.
Build strong relationships with business partners, control groups, and external vendors to enable effective governance across digital marketing, social media, advertising, and proposal activity.
Influence outcomes through credible guidance, strong communication, and a practical approach to compliance.