Director, Investor Relations & Performance Measurement

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Pension plan

Employee share plan

Wellbeing support

Recognition program

Job summary

CIBC in Toronto seeks a Director in Investor Relations & Performance Measurement to lead sell-side relationships, analyse market expectations, and deliver actionable insights to leadership. You will synthesize external research and align earnings narratives with strategic objectives.

You will partner with Finance, Strategy, and CFO groups, mentor junior staff, and shape quarterly messaging and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong capital markets expertise with equity research and IR experience.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Clear, concise communication for senior executives and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Sell-side relationship management and external communications.
• Consolidate external earnings estimates and challenge inconsistent projections.
• Provide market context and messaging for leadership and investors.
• Support quarterly reporting, benchmarking, and management reporting.

Skills

Capital markets

Equity research

Investor relations

Financial modelling

Bank valuation

Earnings drivers

Communication

Education

CPA

CFA

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.comWhat You’ll Be DoingInvestor Relations & Performance Measurement is a strategic function at CIBC that provides senior leadership with insightful financial analysis, market intelligence, and performance reporting to support effective decision-making. The team serves as an important link between CIBC’s senior management and the external investment community, while also delivering enterprise-level analysis of financial and non-financial performance to the Group Executive Leadership Team (G-ELT) and Board of Directors. This Director role is a high-impact position with a primary focus on managing the sell-side relationship and related market intelligence activities. You will lead analysis of external research, maintain a deep understanding of market expectations, and provide actionable insight to strengthen CIBC’s external narrative, valuation positioning, and engagement with the investment community. In addition, you will support broader Investor Relations and Performance Measurement activities, including quarterly reporting support, benchmarking, and management reporting.You will work closely with partners across Finance (including Strategy, Treasury and CFO Groups), the strategic business units, other stakeholders, and will act as a trusted advisor by bringing an outside-in perspective on market views, peer performance, and valuation drivers. The Director will also provide leadership within the team through coaching, guidance, and support for junior team members.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.How You’ll SucceedSell-Side relationship management – You will lead the review and synthesis of equity research to identify key themes, assumptions, and implications for CIBC. You will develop a strong understanding of external market perspectives and help strengthen the quality, consistency, and accuracy of market views on CIBC’s strategy, performance, and valuation. You will build constructive relationships with equity research stakeholders and use those interactions to enhance feedback loops between the investment community and internal stakeholders.Consensus analysis and modelling – You will consolidate and assess external earnings estimates, identify disconnects between internal and external projections, and provide thoughtful challenge where external conclusions are inconsistent with CIBC’s stated strategy, objectives, or underlying business performance.Market insight and executive briefing – You will provide high-quality analysis and messaging support that helps senior leaders understand investor sentiment, peer positioning, and the drivers of CIBC’s market valuation. You will contribute to executive briefing materials and help prepare leadership for external engagement by distilling complex financial and market information into clear, decision-useful insights.Quarterly Messaging – You will support the quarterly reporting process by providing financial analysis, peer benchmarking, and market context to inform external messaging on key themes. You will contribute to quarter-end activities to support the effective delivery of quarterly earnings releases.Performance measurement and strategic analysis – You will contribute to ongoing analysis of CIBC’s financial and non-financial performance measures and support management in assessing business performance relative to market expectations and communicated targets. You will also support competitive and valuation analysis on key strategic issues.Relationship management and collaboration – You will build strong working relationships across Finance, the business segments, and other internal stakeholders. You will collaborate to gather insights, validate assumptions, and ensure market-facing analysis is well informed, aligned, and responsive to business developments.Coaching and team contribution – You will provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and developmental support to junior team members. You will contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, improving analytical approaches, and helping elevate the quality and consistency of team output.Who You AreYou can demonstrate strong capital markets, equity research and/or investor relations experience. You bring deep financial analysis and modelling capability, along with a strong understanding of bank valuation, earnings drivers, and capital markets dynamics. You are comfortable interpreting external research, earnings models, and investor sentiment, and using those insights to inform strategic discussion. In addition, you are highly analytical. You can assess complex financial information, identify key issues quickly, and translate your findings into practical recommendations. You bring sound judgment and are comfortable constructively challenging assumptions when needed. Further, you communicate with clarity and confidence. You are able to synthesize detailed financial and market information into concise, compelling messages for senior executives and a range of stakeholders. You are effective both verbally and in writing, and you tailor your communication to the audience.You’re a certified professional . You have current accreditation and are in good standing with CPA or you are a CFA charter-holder with relevant work experience.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.You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.#LI-TAWhat CIBC OffersAt 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 conditionsWhat you need to knowCIBC 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] 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.