Associate, Business Management

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

The Associate will play a key supporting role within the Office of the CEO, working closely with the Sr. Director, Strategic Planning & Execution, and the broader team to ensure smooth execution of strategic, operational, and administrative priorities. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly established function at the center of the bank's leadership, with exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives and senior executives.

At CIBC we enablethe work environment most optimalfor 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

• Operational & Administrative Support: You provide essential operational and administrative support by taking ownership of day-to-day business management activities that ensure the seamless functioning of the Office of the CEO. You deliver and measure key business management processes including daily operations, process improvements, and business performance reporting - while ensuring ongoing benchmarking and alignment with key controls, bank policies, procedures, and regulations. You actively support the efficiency and completeness of operational processes, identify new priorities, and take initiative to develop, manage, and implement new or enhanced processes as needed.
• Project & Initiative Management: You play a key role in managing and executing initiatives for the Office of the CEO, ensuring deliverables are met on time and aligned with strategic priorities. You demonstrate agility by supporting a diverse range of activities—from tactical execution and coordination to advanced analysis and project support - as you adapt to the evolving needs of the Office.
• Executive Support & Communication: You provide impactful executive support by preparing clear, compelling presentations and summaries that facilitate informed decision-making. You proactively engage with internal stakeholders across the bank to foster alignment, enhance communication, and drive effective issue resolution.
• Research & Strategic Analysis: You conduct thorough research and strategic analysis, synthesizing complex information to effectively support key initiatives and respond to leadership requests with actionable insights.

Who You Are

• You have a degree in Finance, business or related field.
• You can demonstrate 3 years of relevant industry experience. You have demonstrated experience in organizational, business management, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• You bring exceptional communication skills. Your advanced written and verbal abilities, coupled with your talent for distilling and articulating the results and implications of complex analyses to internal stakeholders, enable you to drive understanding and informed decision-making across the organization.
• You are success-oriented. You demonstrate a positive attitude and a proactive approach to taking on new tasks and responsibilities. Your high level of adaptability and agility enables you to thrive in ambiguous environments, readily embracing change and delivering results on unexpected tasks without hesitation.
• You have meticulous attention to detail. You consistently uphold the highest standards in your work. You reliably identify and address even the smallest inaccuracies, ensuring accuracy and quality across all tasks entrusted to you.
• You have advanced financial skills. Your exceptional analytical abilities, combined with in-depth knowledge of CIBC and broader financial institution business practices, empower you to deliver insightful analysis and contribute meaningfully to organizational objectives.
• You have advanced technical skills. Your expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint enables you to efficiently analyze data, create compelling presentations, and support business objectives with precision.
• You're motivated by collective success. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills enable you to build and leverage effective relationships with business partners, while your professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment ensure you represent CIBC with excellence in all business decisions.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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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

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- 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-161 Bay St., 5th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Capital Markets, Client Onboarding, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented, Strategic Initiative, Teamwork