Senior Consultant, Competitive Search Enablement

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers program

Purpose Day

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is seeking a Senior Consultant in Competitive Search Enablement to design and deliver recruitment tools, advisor engagement events, and candidate marketing initiatives. You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Marketing, and business leaders to attract top financial advisor talent and build compelling activation plans for market credibility.

You will contribute to cross-functional programs, translate strategy into actionable engagement experiences,

Qualifications

• Strong track record in planning and delivering recruitment, talent engagement, or corporate events from concept through execution.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to turn strategy into engaging materials and experiences for advisory audiences.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment enablement: develop tools, decks, and playbooks to support competitive search efforts.
• Event strategy: lead a national calendar of advisor talent engagement events and manage logistics and budgets.
• Employer brand and candidate marketing: collaborate with Marketing to create advisor-facing content and campaigns.
• Stakeholder collaboration: align enablement with recruitment priorities across leadership teams.
• Insights and measurement: monitor trends and track ROI of events and enablement efforts.
• Team contribution: mentor Talent Acquisition and Sourcing partners and foster collaboration.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Hiring Management

Human Resources (HR)

Long Term Planning

Process Improvements

Recruiting Strategies

Sourcing & Procurement

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

Our Competitive Search Enablement team helps strengthen CIBC’s advisor growth strategy by creating meaningful experiences and practical tools that attract top Financial Advisor talent. As a Senior Consultant, Competitive Search Enablement, you’ll lead the design and delivery of recruitment enablement programs, talent engagement events, and candidate marketing initiatives that support long-term relationship building. You’ll translate our Financial Advisor acquisition strategy into compelling leader activation plans, signature events, and personalized engagement approaches that build credibility and momentum in the market. Working closely with Talent Acquisition, business leaders, Marketing, and Communications, you’ll help shape how we show up to experienced advisors who are evaluating growth, platform, autonomy, client experience, transition support, culture, succession, and legacy. This is a strategic role with hands‑on accountability for building high-value touchpoints that differentiate CIBC as the destination of choice for high‑performing advisors. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on‑site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Recruitment enablement - Develop and maintain recruitment tools and resources, including pitch decks, advisor value proposition materials, competitive insights, frequently asked questions, transition guides, playbooks, and conversation frameworks that support competitive search efforts.
• Event strategy and execution - Lead a national calendar of advisor talent engagement events, from curated networking opportunities and discovery dinners to recruitment forums, conferences, and thought leadership sessions, while managing logistics, budgets, vendors, invitations, and follow‑up.
• Employer brand and candidate marketing - Partner with Marketing and Communications to create advisor‑facing content, digital campaigns, testimonials, success stories, and recruitment advertising that strengthens CIBC’s employer brand and market presence.
• Stakeholder collaboration - Work closely with the Director of Competitive Search, Region Heads, Canadian Group Managing Directors (CGMs), and cross‑functional partners to align enablement strategies, event plans, and messaging with recruitment priorities and growth goals.
• Insights and performance measurement - Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and advisor sentiment, and track event and enablement results to measure engagement, pipeline impact, conversion, and return on investment.
• Team contribution - Share best practices, mentor Talent Acquisition and Strategic Sourcing partners, and help foster a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.

Who you are

• You have a strong track record of planning and delivering high‑impact recruitment, talent engagement, or corporate events from concept through execution.
• You bring exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• You create compelling stories and experiences.
• You’re a strong communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and you know how to turn strategy into presentations, materials, and experiences that resonate with your audience.
• You know the industry. You bring a strong understanding of the financial advisory landscape, including advisor priorities, market dynamics, and the factors that influence experienced advisors when considering a move.
• You give meaning to data. You use insights, metrics, and market intelligence to evaluate impact, identify opportunities, and continuously improve recruitment enablement and event strategies.
• You can demonstrate experience in event management, talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, or human resources enablement.
• It’s an asset if you have experience in financial services, wealth management, applicant tracking systems, customer relationship management tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, and data‑driven sourcing strategies.
• You have 7+ years of progressive experience in event management, talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, or human resources enablement. This experience helps you balance strategy, execution, and stakeholder management in a fast‑paced environment.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values — trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

• 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
• 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 Details

Job Location: Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Hiring Management
• Human Resources (HR)
• Long Term Planning
• Process Improvements
• Recruiting Strategies
• Sourcing and Procurement