Community General Manager, Personal Banking - Lower Sackville, NS

CIBC; Middle Sackville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentive pay

Benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition program

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Community General Manager in Nova Scotia to lead a dynamic Community Banking team, driving client relationships and growth within the local market. The role emphasizes coaching, risk management and delivering superior experiences in a community setting.

You will lead Leaders, Advisors and Representatives on-site, ensuring effective operations, staff development, and adherence to CIBC standards while strengthening community ties and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing in Canada (Mutual Funds/CSC) and related securities credentials.
• Proven leadership of diverse, high performing teams in community banking.
• Strong client advisory and risk-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high performing sales team of Leaders, Advisors, and Representatives to deepen client relationships and grow business.
• Monitor the Banking Centre’s performance and implement action plans to close gaps.
• Ensure compliance and a positive client experience aligned with CIBC values.

Skills

People leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Coaching & development

Team leadership

Customer experience

Relationship building

Communication

Financial advisory

Industry knowledge

Leadership

Results oriented

Collaboration

Risk awareness

Education

Mutual Funds License

Canadian Securities Course

Investment Funds In Canada (IFIC)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Job description

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

What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of the Personal Banking Team, you’ll lead a team of client facing employees within the banking centre, as well as other banking centres within your community to deliver on CIBC’s Purpose of helping to make our client’s ambition a reality. You will excel in understanding what is important for our clients and ensure we provide advice and the appropriate products and solutions to meet our clients goals. As a Community General Manager (CGM), you will build a capable and motivated team through proactive talent management. You will be empowered to create a positive work environment, ensure effective operations, processes, controls and compliance, promote CIBC and build a strong reputation in the community resulting in superior client experiences and CIBC growth that exceeds our peers.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full‑time.

How You’ll Succeed

• People Leadership – Lead and coach a high performing sales team of Leaders, Advisors, and Representatives to deepen client relationships and grow business to CIBC. Provide meaningful development opportunities for employees and challenge people at all levels to re‑think the way they do business. Advocate for CIBC within the community to recruit employees who share and demonstrate our values.
• Results Driven Leadership – Build a culture of collaboration across multiple client offers so that clients are served by those best able to meet their financial goals. Monitor the Banking Centre’s business performance and put action plans into place to close any gaps. Work collaboratively with all partners to maximize market opportunities and increase the Banking Centre’s overall performance. Manage and minimize risk to safeguard our bank, clients and shareholders.
• Client Experience – Lead by example and show your team how to deepen relationships and meet client financial needs while providing a high standard of service using our experience principles: Always Professional, Radically Simple and Genuinely Caring. Go above and beyond to champion CIBC within the community and develop new and existing client relationships. Encourage employees to quickly resolve client complaints, and to escape when necessary.

Who You Are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.
• You are a caring and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing Mutual Funds License (Canadian Securities Course or Investment Funds In Canada). It’s an asset if you’ve completed any of the following: Branch Compliance Officer’s Course (BCO), Branch Managers Examination Course (BME), Conducts & Practices Handbook (CPH) Wealth Management Essentials (WME); or Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
• 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 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 [e-mail]
• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
• 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).
• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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

NS-Lower Sackville

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Advisory Services, Banking Operations, Business, Business Development, Client Service, Coaching, Community Connections, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Advising, Financial Products, Leadership, People Management, Performance Monitoring, Results-Oriented, Teamwork