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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you’ll be doing** Reporting to the Sr. Director, Strategy & Initiatives, the Sr. Manager supports the design, development and execution of new strategies (including client segmentation) to drive client acquisition and client engagement. Where appropriate, the role helps to support strategy roll out and cross-product initiatives along with the respective Product, Channel and other stakeholders. The role maintains muti-year roadmaps, supports continuous improvements of the broader team and monitors key macro trends, industry best practices and the competitive environment to inform client and segmentation strategy. This is a highly collaborative role with exposure across the bank that requires an understanding of the strategy, use of research and data to identify opportunities and make recommendations, and stakeholder collaboration. _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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote._ **How you’ll succeed** + **Strategy** – Support the identification of opportunities and development of client strategies to drive acquisition, growth and engagement. Maintain a multi-year strategic roadmap, leading cross-functional ideation and strategy sessions. Understand the strengths and opportunities facing the business; utilize business knowledge to ensure initiatives remain aligned to strategies and objectives. + **Research and data analysis** – Support internal and external research and data analysis to identify and evaluate potential opportunities, stay abreast of key trends, industry developments, client needs and regulatory changes. Understand the linkages between research/data and strategic goals. + **Cross-functional collaboration & relationship building** - Partner with stakeholders from across CIBC to support client growth and experience focused strategic initiatives. Support engagements with stakeholders to solicit input into the development of new opportunities. + **Opportunity sizing/business casing** – Support data analysis and quantitative assessments of opportunities. Support the preparations of financial business cases in partnership with the analytics department to assess the feasibility of potential strategic opportunities, which may include discounted cash flow, net present value, clients acquired, and payback time. + **Execution/implementation** – Support and help drive implementation initiatives - orchestrating work packages across various partners, managing budgets, reviews, approvals, etc. **Who you are** + **You can demonstrate experience** of 5 years in business strategy, product or a business role. **It's an asset if** you can create and articulate compelling messages and analyzing the market to identify competitive gaps that are meaningful drivers in driving client experience and growth. + **You give meaning to data.** You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. + **You’re goal oriented.** You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. + **You act like an owner.** You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results. + **You're passionate about a client focused business** and you have the ability to translate client outcomes into business outcomes that mobilize others into action. + **You look beyond the moment.** You know what you do will make a difference today and tomorrow. You look for new opportunities to define what's possible. + **You have a degree in business** (MBA preferred). + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. \#LI-TA **What CIBC Offers** At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. + We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program. + Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients. + We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development. *Subject to plan and program terms and conditions **What you need to know** + CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit. + We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us. **Job Location** Toronto-81 Bay, 25th Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Business Collaboration, Business Strategies, Channel Management, Client Service, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvements, Professional Presentation, Relationship Management, Taking Initiative, Teamwork At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.