Consultant, Strategic Initiatives

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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.

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What you'll be doing

The Consultant, Strategic Initiatives will be a part of the Compliance Strategy & Planning team reporting to the Director, Compliance Strategy & Planning. The Consultant, Strategic Initiatives is a team member responsible for supporting the Compliance & Global Regulatory Affairs (CGRA) team on their strategic priorities. The role will collaborate with members of the CGRA team to understand their business objectives and technology needs, support annual planning activities and the execution of strategic initiatives, and provide ongoing vendor management and governance. It's an asset if you have experience in strategic and business planning, project management and program delivery, procurement, vendor management, within compliance or related fields.

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 2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Strategy - Support discovery and ideation sessions to develop the strategy roadmap for CGRA and its teams. Assist in the development and execution of a technology roadmap for CGRA including any relevant vendor strategies and technology platform evaluation.
• Delivery - Assist in the execution of key projects and strategic initiatives to drive CGRA’s mandate, and support the process to oversee all ongoing CGRA initiatives.
• Vendor Management - Support the development and implementation of vendor governance frameworks and procedures. Serve as a liaison for vendors and support ongoing vendor management including vendor selection and onboarding, performance monitoring, and contract management.
• Planning - Support the annual fiscal planning process for CGRA and coordinate across teams within CGRA. Understand PMO and Procurement processes, templates (e.g., business case, CIRA, TPRA, etc.) and timelines to better support CGRA partners.
• Communication - Ability to develop clear, concise decks for an executive audience with a focus on storytelling. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate articulately and present to a senior audience. 

Who you are

• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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.

Expected End Date

2027-03-08

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 31st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Compliance Reporting, Compliance Strategies, Decision Making, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Advice