Executive Director I, Global Markets

CIBC•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join CIBC’s Capital Markets team as an Executive Director, Cash Equities, where you’ll play a key role in expanding our Institutional Equities presence in the US market. As part of a dynamic and growing team, you’ll cover US cash accounts trading Canadian equities, prospect for and open new US accounts, and help shape the identity of CIBC in the US market for northbound flow. You’ll be responsible for cross-selling CIBC products, and acting as a business analyst to support the development and enhancement of our trading products. Your strong relationships with US accounts and ability to generate trading ideas based on research and desk insights will be essential. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute strategically to the direction of the Equity desk, and leverage AI tools to drive performance. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you'll be on-site full-time.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in institutional equities, with a proven track record covering US accounts trading Canadian equities.
Strong, established relationships with US institutional clients and excel at building trust and credibility.
Contribute to the broader direction of the Equity desk and understand how to position CIBC for growth in the US market.
Hands-on experience with generative AI, Bloomberg, EMS & OMS platforms, and are comfortable using Excel.
Experience with Python and Tableau is an asset.
Thrive in a team environment, integrate seamlessly with program trading teams, and adapt quickly to evolving business needs.
Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business, Economics, or Philosophy.
MBA, MSc, or CFA designation (considered an asset).
Bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
May be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python and Tableau is an asset.
MBA, MSc, or CFA designation (considered an asset)

Responsibilities

Cover US cash accounts trading Canadian equities, build and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, and prospect for new US accounts.
Identify and open new US accounts, cross-sell CIBC products, and find innovative ways to institutionalize CIBC within client segments.
Help create an identity for CIBC in the US market for northbound flow and contribute to the strategic direction of the Equity desk, especially in an AI-enhanced environment.
An ability to trade different styles such as risk-arbitrage and special situations, traditional cash/block trading and generate trading ideas based on research sales input and desk color.
Act as a business analyst for technology, supporting the development and enhancement of trading products, and collaborate closely with the Program Trading Team.
Leverage generative AI, Bloomberg, EMS & OMS platforms, and analytical tools such as Excel, Python, and Tableau to drive insights and performance.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability
Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation)
Holidays
401(k)
Competitive total rewards package
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
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