Sr. Director, Communications
About The Position
CIBC is seeking a seasoned communications leader to support Personal and Business Banking. As the Sr. Director, Communications, you'll shape and execute internal and external communications strategies that strengthen CIBC's profile in Canada, protect and enhance our reputation, and support senior leaders through complex, fast-moving environments. Reporting to the Vice-President, Communications, you'll work closely with teams across Personal and Business Banking and the broader CIBC enterprise as a senior trusted advisor to business leaders. You'll provide strategic counsel, hands-on execution, and real-time decision support across media relations, internal communications, issues management, executive support, and thought leadership. This is a highly visible, high-impact opportunity for a communications professional who brings sound judgment, strong writing skills, and the confidence to operate alongside senior executives. 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
- 12+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, journalism, or media relations, ideally within financial services, government, or another highly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience advising executives and operating effectively in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
- Strong understanding of the Canadian financial media environment and know how to build and maintain effective external relationships.
- Ability to navigate complex reputational issues with discretion, confidence, and a strong sense of accountability.
- Bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of communications strategies that support Personal and Business Banking priorities and align to enterprise objectives.
- Prepare and brief senior executives and subject matter experts for town halls, interviews, speaking engagements, and other internal and external opportunities.
- Build trusted partnerships with Personal and Business Banking leaders, Communications partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver coordinated, high-impact communications.
- Provide senior-level counsel on reputational risk, stakeholder positioning, and response strategies, including scenario planning and real-time support during fast-moving situations.
- Identify and advance opportunities to elevate CIBC's perspective in the market through speeches, op-eds, presentations, and other external-facing content.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for delivering a high volume of internal and external communications materials in support of business priorities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
