Director, Wealth Solutions

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Director, Wealth Solutions to lead investment strategy and research guidance for fund investments, supporting advisors and executives across Wood Gundy. The role focuses on alternative investments, portfolio construction, and product governance while collaborating with senior management on strategic initiatives.

You will work with fund companies, participate in governance committees, and improve advisor access to investment products while aligning with regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of investment experience and strong product knowledge of alternative investments, GICs, and fund industry.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic investment leadership and research guidance on fund investments.
• Support advisor product knowledge and client proposals; assist with model portfolios and Know Your Product obligations.
• Represent CIBC Wood Gundy in committees and maintain governance of the product shelf.

Skills

Investment knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Portfolio guidance

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics (MBA preferred)

Tools

Morningstar Direct/AWS

Bloomberg

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

What You’ll Be Doing

As Director, Wealth Solutions, you will provide strategic investment leadership and research guidance on fund investments to CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors and their clients. You will serve as a subject matter expert on alternative investments, partnering with team members to contribute to a range of publications, including the firm’s recommended lists. You will conduct research across the Canadian investment fund universe, using both quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify candidates for inclusion.

Drawing on your experience supporting investment advisors, you will also play an important role in strengthening advisor product knowledge and supporting business activity across areas such as portfolio construction, Know Your Product obligations, and client proposal development. In addition, you will support the creation, maintenance, and periodic review of model portfolios to ensure alignment with current market conditions and best practices, helping advisors deliver diversified, risk-appropriate investment solutions for clients. This role also includes providing recommendations to senior executives regarding advisor access to various products and maintaining, updating, and enforcing the rules established by the Product Review Committee.

As one of the firm’s principal points of contact for fund companies seeking access to CIBC Wood Gundy, you will act as a strong ambassador for the organization. You will represent CIBC Private Wealth on various committees and may lead strategic initiatives spanning multiple lines of business. In this role, you will interact regularly with senior management and peers both within and outside Private Wealth and Wood Gundy. You will also work with all levels of staff, including the Executive Team and senior management across multiple lines of business.

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.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,00.

The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.

In addition to base pay, compensation for this roleincludes participation in an annual discretionary incentive orbonus program.

We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

How You’ll Succeed

• Product and Investment knowledge- At least 10 years of investment experience and extensive product knowledge of alternative investments, GICs, and the broader investment fund industry. You can demonstrate experience constructing, managing, and reviewing model portfolios across a range of client segments.
• Advisor Support and Business Engagement- Demonstrate the value and expertise of the Investment Strategy Group to investment advisors through branch meetings, conference calls, and CIBC Wood Gundy-led conferences. Respond to ad hoc requests from investment advisors, providing timely, accurate, and thoughtful guidance.
• Strategic Leadership and Representation- Contribute to the leadership, vision, and strategic direction of the Investment Strategy Group, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives. Serve as a senior representative of CIBC Wood Gundy in internal and external meetings, committees, and industry forums.
• Product Governance and Committee Oversight- Present to the Product Review Committee and provide strategic recommendations regarding new fund company relationships and shelf concentration. Support the governance, control, and oversight of the CIBC Wood Gundy product shelf, ensuring compliance with Product Review Committee standards and requirements. Maintain and enforce the rules, guidelines, and decisions established by the Product Review Committee. Provide senior executive recommendations regarding advisor access to investment products.
• Investment Research and Portfolio Construction- Construct, maintain, and review investable model portfolios in accordance with the firm’s investment philosophy, regulatory requirements, and client objectives. Contribute to the development, distribution, and ongoing optimization of the firm’s recommended lists. Continuously enhance the investment fund research methodology, including screening, evaluation, and selection processes for recommended lists and related reports. Prepare investment fund ideas, commentary, and reports for various CIBC publications, and participate in the peer review process.

Who You Are

• You have an Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. CFA and/or MBA preferred; CAIA is considered an asset.
• You have experience as a Registered Portfolio Manager or currently in progress is preferred.
• You understand that success is in the details. You have strong technical skills in Microsoft Office Applications including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as various other office equipment. You have advanced proficiency with investment research tools and platforms, such as Morningstar Direct/AWS, Bloomberg, and other industry software.
• You have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering results in a complex, fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives at the executive level.
• You have exemplary communication skills both written and spoken, with a creative mind, and experience writing and dealing with financial professionals. You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment focused on supporting the growth of our Wood Gundy Investment Advisors.
• 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 [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, 12th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Communication, Investments, Leadership, Long Term Planning, People Management, Personal Initiative, Prioritization, Teamwork