Executive Assistant to Svp/evp

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.

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What You'll Be Doing

You’ll be joining CIBC’s Finance team as an Executive Assistant, reporting to the SVP, Finance Operations. The Executive Assistant is accountable for providing day-to-day secretarial, operational and administrative support for three Executive level managers, including the EVP, Controller & Finance Operations. The role monitors and ensures that all established administrative and operational processes and control standards are followed, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the business group. This role is also the Business Continuity Coordinator for the Controller & Finance Operations team, and is therefore responsible for coordinating completion of requirements under the bank’s Business Continuity Management Policy for the team.
- 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._

How you’ll succeed- Calendar Management - Maintain and monitor the executive’s calendars of scheduled appointments, upcoming events and matters requiring immediate attention. Coordinate agendas, and send meeting invitations and agendas to attendees, book meeting rooms and arrange for IT resources and refreshments in support of a smooth and efficient meeting facilitation.- Travel Arrangement & Expense Reporting - Arrange travel arrangements and maintain travel expense account including expense submissions to PeopleSoft on behalf of the Executives. Arranges group travel as necessary. Monitor and track all department invoices and expenses including contracts; process expense reports/invoices and update financial reports when required.- Professional Support - Prepare standard correspondence, minutes, reports and presentations frequently of a confidential, strategic and/or specialized nature ensuring completed material is produced in a timely manner. Assist with the preparation of presentations and management reporting.- Administrative Duties - Provide ongoing administrative support such as: assisting with coordination of AC meetings and consolidation / distribution of materials, assisting with onboarding/off boarding activities for new and departing employees which include processing requests for technology requirements, business cards, corporate cards, expense and travel profiles etc.- Business Continuity Coordinator - Coordinate completion of requirements under the bank’s Business Continuity Management Policy for the Controller & Finance Operations team

Who you are- You can demonstrate at least 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders in a highly professional, confidential, and fast-paced environment. In addition, you’re a strong communicator with excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of individuals in a wide range of situations, which usually requires tact, diplomacy, and discretion. It's an asset if you are digitally proficient and have a strong command of MS Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.- You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.- 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 people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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