Sr. Director, Enterprise Strategy
About The Position
As a Senior Director, Enterprise Strategy, you will play a key role in maximizing the value of CIBC’s portfolio of businesses through the identification, assessment and execution of strategic initiatives spanning organic growth, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships and joint ventures. You will work in close collaboration with the bank’s business units and functional groups in the formulation and execution of enterprise-wide strategy, and ensure efficient delivery of the annual strategic and financial plan to CIBC’s Board of Directors. You will provide independent financial analysis and strategic recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board on key business opportunities, requiring a broad range of analytical, financial modelling, research, presentation preparation and project management support. You will also provide ongoing leadership and direction to more junior members of the team while partnering cross functionally across the organization. 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
- A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience within finance, strategy or a business role.
- Thorough knowledge of financial institutions, financial services practices and principles sufficient to analyze and interpret complex concepts and apply these in innovative ways.
- Give meaning to data. Enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. Communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
- Goal oriented. Motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
- Act like an owner. Thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
- Look beyond the moment. Know what you do will make a difference today and tomorrow. Look for new opportunities to define what's possible.
- Values matter to you. Bring your real self to work and live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CFA or CPA designation
Responsibilities
- Provide thought leadership to business and functional group leaders on definition, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives, across both organic and inorganic initiatives to accomplish strategic objectives and targets.
- Shape and influence strategies and strategic planning by acting as a key driver of all strategic issues related to business effectiveness and operational efficiency. Lead strategic and business planning processes, ensuring alignment with CIBC business strategies and priorities.
- Ensure robust, competitive intelligence through formal research, industry surveys and through contacts within the industry in order to maintain strong awareness of financial market place, evolving market dynamics, competitive strategies and client needs. Conduct ongoing market scans and analysis of potential non-organic growth opportunities and develop list of potential assets for acquisition / partnership.
- Acting as a focal liaison point of contact across line of business and functional teams to ensure alignment of strategy to financial plans and targets and corporate governance requirements.
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
