Executive Director, Business Management, Corporate Banking / Investment Banking | London, UK

CIBC; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks an Executive Director for Business Management in Corporate and Investment Banking. This role requires strong strategic and planning skills, with responsibilities including managing compliance and governance functions while supporting business initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in business management and significant experience in Capital Markets. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Health benefits program

Employee share purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Capital Markets.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Products.
• Ability to manage projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide business management support to Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Act as a liaison between the business and the bank.
• Lead governance and compliance functions for the business.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Education

University degree in Business Management or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Executive Director, Business Management, Corporate Banking / Investment Banking

Executive Director, Business Management, Corporate Banking / Investment Banking

Executive Director, Business Management, Corporate Banking / Investment Banking

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

The successful applicant will provide business management support to Europe Corporate Banking, Europe Transaction Banking and Europe Investment Banking. The role will act as a liaison between the businesses (front office) and the rest of the Bank to ensure all business strategies, initiatives, projects, and operational issues are addressed and resolved.

How You'll Succeed

Strategic & Business Planning:

• Support and contribute to strategic and business planning, supporting Head of CB and Head of IB.
• Partner with infrastructure groups to implement/execute strategic and business plans; and
• Project manage new initiatives, including, Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRAs).
• Work with other Business Managers and Finance Business Support to develop:
  • Senior Management Presentations
  • Presentations for town halls, onsite/offsite conferences
  • Ad-hoc presentations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work alongside the business, including senior management, on a day-to-day basis.

Governance & Compliance :

• Lead/Oversee governance and compliance functions/issues on behalf of the CB / IB and GTB businesses, including:
  • Drafting and ensuring compliance with Change Initiative Risk Assessments (CIRAs) with respect to new initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with governance processes including TPRA's, RCSA's, BCM
  • Support execution of new contracts and agreements with vendors and partners in collaboration with Corporate Services, Legal, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Accountable to ensure the completion of all GCB and GTB governance functions -User System Access, Contract Review, etc.
  • Support business leaders, front office and internal partners in the implementation of new compliance and governance requirements.
  • Management, oversight of audits and related follow-up items including coordinating and responding to auditor/regulator requests, findings and reports.
  • Working with Capital Markets Governance & Control teams to ensure suitable and effective controls are in place and help manage and support the coordination of the deficiency management process across CB, IB and GTB.
• Accountable to ensure the completion and accuracy of all CB, IB and GTB Policy & Procedure documents.
• Support Supervision and Controls on any compliance, regulatory, or related issues, as requested; and
• Develop and implement improvements to internal procedures and practices. Specifically ensure effective and documented internal controls are in place and evidenced by policies and procedures specific to the individual business activities.

Finance/MIS:

• Work with business, Business Managers and/or Finance Business Support to develop:

• Management and Board Presentations.
• Quarterly Operational Risk Dashboard and analysis; and
• Other presentations.

Cross-Functional Relationships:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills allowing the incumbent to work alongside the business, including Head of CB and Head IB, on a day-to-day basis.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with partners in CIBC, including Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Technology, Legal and Compliance and other corporate governance groups as required to help address and resolve day-to-day issues as well as deliver on business initiatives; and
• Maintain regular dialogue with regional business managers and their teams as required on global initiatives and issues.

Authorities/Decision Rights:

• As a manager of people, this job has the authority to assign tasks to employees within their span of control, select individuals for hire, assess individual performance, make employee compensation decisions and take disciplinary measures up to and including termination.
• This position must protect and maintain confidentiality of information and initiatives.
• As a key contributor to the business unit this position has the authority to change business processes in order to enhance operation efficiency and effectiveness

Who You Are

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork and accountability.
• Education You've Completed. Equivalent to University degree in Business Management/accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA. CFA, MBA) is preferred.
• Industry Experience. Strong knowledge of Financial Products (products and processes) with a minimum of 5-7 years of working experience in Capital Markets, in particular Global Corporate Banking and/or Global Investment Banking; Project management skills would be an asset.
• Communication. Able to very quickly acquire knowledge, to demonstrate competence and to add value to the maintenance of internal processes and client relationships. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Technical. Excellent working knowledge of PC applications (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Detail Oriented. Excellent analytical and conceptual skills. Efficient organizational skills to respond to shifting priorities on simultaneous projects.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and take ownership.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You'll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone's unique talents and empowers teams to do what's right for the client, and to do it well. As part of our team, you will:

• Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture that provides the flexibility and support you need to integrate your life at work and at home
• Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure fosters innovation, collaboration and creativity
• Develop: Grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training
• Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits program, and employee share purchase plan

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 accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]
• You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

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]
• 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

Job Location
150 Cheapside, London, UK

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
35

Skills
Accountability, Accountability, Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Board of Directors Presentation, Business, Business Banking, Business Effectiveness, Business Growth, Business Initiatives, Business Management, Business Objectives, Business Planning, Business Planning Management, Business Strategies, Business Support, Candidate Experience, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance Functions, Continued Learning, Corporate Governance, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented {+ 32 more}

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