Senior Director, Capital Markets Finance

CIBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; 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

CIBC is seeking a Senior Director for Capital Markets Finance in Toronto. You will report to the CFO and act as a senior advisor, guiding financial performance, strategic planning, and transformation initiatives.

The role emphasizes modernization of reporting, AI/automation, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Technology, and business units. A key element is delivering actionable insights and robust governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a finance leadership role.
• Professional accounting designation and/or postgraduate business degree.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, judgment and change implementation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate financial performance across Capital Markets LOBs to provide a holistic view of performance, risk and opportunities.
• Lead consolidation of LOB forecasts and plans.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, forecasting and analysis; drive AI/data/tech use cases from concept to implementation.
• Understand financial markets and external developments and translate them into strategic priorities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Finance team with strong governance.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Financial Reporting

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Postgraduate business degree

Tools

AI tools

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 As Senior Director, Capital Markets Finance

you will report to and act as a senior advisor the Capital Markets CFO, supporting the broader CFO mandate across financial performance, strategic planning, resource allocation, decision support and transformation. You will bring together strong financial and Capital Markets expertise with a technology and innovation mindset to improve how Capital Markets Finance operates, generates insights and supports business decisions. A key part of the mandate will be to modernize and automate financial reporting and analytical processes across the Capital Markets CFO teams, identify high-value AI and technology use cases, and lead their implementation in partnership with Finance, Technology and the business. You will remain closely connected to developments in financial markets and the external environment, proactively identifying emerging risks, opportunities and implications for Capital Markets performance and strategy. 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

• Financial Performance and Insights – Consolidate information across Capital Markets LOBs to provide a holistic view of performance, risk and opportunities. Provide forward-looking analysis across revenue, expenses, balance sheet, capital, liquidity, RWA and other key financial resources. Connect financial results, business drivers and market developments to identify trends, opportunities and emerging risks and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Planning and Forecasting – Lead the consolidation of LOB forecasts and plans, ensuring they are reasonable, aligned with Capital Markets strategy and positioned to deliver key financial and performance objectives. Challenge key business, market and regulatory assumptions and support effective resource allocation and execution.
• Finance Transformation, Technology & AI - Lead the modernization of Capital Markets Finance by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate reporting, forecasting and analytical processes. Identify and lead high-value AI, data and technology use cases from concept through implementation, adoption and measurable outcomes.
• Markets Insight - Maintain a strong understanding of financial markets, macroeconomic developments, client activity, competitive dynamics and emerging industry trends. Translate external developments into implications for Capital Markets performance, risks, opportunities and strategic priorities.
• Leadership and Governance - Maintain strong financial governance and controls while leading and developing a high-performing Finance team. Set clear priorities, build capabilities, foster collaboration and create an environment of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life. You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. You can demonstrate a minimum of 5 years working experience in a Finance leadership role, have a professional accounting designation and/or a post graduate business degree, along with good financial accounting knowledge and the ability to comprehend complex accounting issues and summarize them for the business. You also have strong problem solving, analytical, judgment and change implementation capabilities. In addition, you are equally comfortable with Finance and technology. You understand complex financial concepts but also have the curiosity and technical fluency to challenge how work is done and identify where automation, data and AI can fundamentally improve it. 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.

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.

• 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-161 Bay St., 9th

Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Performance, Critical Thinking, Deliverables Management, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, 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.