Executive Director, Tech Strategy & Transformation

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Benefits program

Defined benefit pension

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in Toronto is seeking an Executive Director, Technology Strategy - Business Effectiveness to drive strategic technology initiatives for GCIB. You will translate business needs into scalable tech roadmaps and collaborate with stakeholders to enable growth and compliance.

You will lead large-scale transformation programs, guide data governance, and shape product strategy while championing innovation and risk-aware delivery across technology and business

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate & investment banking, with a focus on product strategy, transformation, or innovation.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale transformation and change management initiatives, including data-driven projects, within a global financial institution.
• Proven ability to benchmark and implement best practices from leading global banks.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Technology & Innovation — Identify priorities, create a technology roadmap aligned to growth, champion AI adoption, and modernize platforms while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Product Strategy, Transformation & Data Management — Lead transformation programs, design data models, govern data taxonomy, and drive end-to-end product lifecycle management.
• Leadership, Relationship Management & Collaboration — Build relationships with internal stakeholders, mentor teams, and present progress to executives.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Effectiveness

Business Growth

Business Objectives

Capital Markets

Communication

Customer Experience

Detail-Oriented

Leadership

People Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Job description

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in Toronto is seeking an Executive Director, Technology Strategy - Business Effectiveness to drive strategic technology initiatives for GCIB. You will translate business needs into scalable tech roadmaps and collaborate with stakeholders to enable growth and compliance.

You will lead large-scale transformation programs, guide data governance, and shape product strategy while championing innovation and risk-aware delivery across technology and business