Director, Investor Relations & Performance Measurement

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Benefits program*

Defined benefit pension plan*

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition

Job summary

The Director, Investor Relations & Performance Measurement at CIBC in Toronto leads the sell-side relationship and market intelligence efforts to strengthen external narratives, valuation positioning, and engagement with the investment community.

You will provide leadership in external research analysis, benchmarking, and management reporting, while supporting quarterly results and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong capital markets, equity research and/or investor relations experience.
• Deep financial analysis and modelling capability; understanding of bank valuation and earnings drivers.
• Ability to interpret external research, earnings models and investor sentiment to inform strategy.
• Analytical thinker with sound judgment and ability to challenge assumptions.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, with senior executives.
• Current accreditation (CPA) or CFA designation is required or highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell-side relationship management and market intelligence to strengthen external narrative and engagement.
• Consolidate external earnings estimates and assess congruence with internal strategy and performance.
• Provide high-quality analysis and messaging support for executive briefings and external communications.
• Support quarterly reporting, benchmarking and management reporting activities.
• Collaborate with Finance, Strategy, and CFO groups and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Management Reporting

Project Management

Retail Banking

Group Problem Solving

Deliverables Management

Critical Thinking

Business Banking

Education

CPA

CFA Charter-holder

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

Investor 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 Succeed

• Sell‑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 Are

You 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.

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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.

• competitive salary
• incentive pay
• banking benefits
• a benefits program*
• defined benefit pension plan*
• an employee share purchase plan
• a vacation offering
• wellbeing support
• MomentMakers, our social, points‑based recognition program

*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

Toronto-81 Bay, 9th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Banking
• Critical Thinking
• Deliverables Management
• Financial Analysis
• Group Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Management Reporting
• Project Management
• Retail Banking

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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.