Director, Channel Management and Distribution, Personal Investing Solutions

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.

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What you'll be doing

As a member of the Savings, Investing and Advice team, you'll play a key role in driving the growth and success of our retail investment portfolio. As the Director, Channel Management & Distribution Strategy, you'll be accountable for enabling strategic growth across channels, executing impactful campaigns, and providing actionable business intelligence. You'll work closely with leaders across Personal Banking, Imperial Service, and Global Asset Management (GAM) to identify opportunities, improve product penetration, and enhance both the client and advisor experience. You'll translate high-level strategy into measurable outcomes, using data and insights to inform decisions and deliver results.

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

• Distribution Strategy & Growth Enablement – Develop and implement channel growth strategies that align with product and portfolio objectives. Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships and increase deposits across Savings, Investing, and Advice products. Collaborate with distribution leaders to enhance product penetration, adoption, and advisor confidence. Transform market and advisor insights into actionable business strategies and product recommendations. Support the design of product shelf architecture and positioning for mutual funds, managed solutions, fee-based programs, and GIC integration. Monitor product usage, adoption trends, and channel effectiveness to drive ongoing improvements.

• Campaigns, Offers & Portfolio Activation – Lead the planning, design, and execution of strategic campaigns and investment offers, including 120-day cycle planning. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive coordinated campaign activation and ensure alignment with client outcomes, portfolio priorities, advisor readiness, and profitability goals. Track and analyze campaign effectiveness, optimizing strategies based on measurable results.

• Consulting & Business Intelligence – Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing data-driven recommendations to influence decision-making. Analyze sales, product penetration, and market trends to identify targeted growth opportunities. Develop and enhance advisor-facing tools and communications to improve the client experience and support key portfolio objectives such as retention and income planning.

Who you are

• You have a university degree. You hold a degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Advanced credentials such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA are considered assets.

• You bring extensive experience. You have 10+ years of experience in advisory, marketing, sales, or strategy within financial services.

• You're an exceptional communicator. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and you can clearly convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.

• You're skilled at building relationships. You excel at influencing and collaborating across all levels of the organization to drive results.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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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.

• 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.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like 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 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 25th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Planning, Financial Plan, Financial Plan Development, Financial Planning, Fund of Funds, Holistic Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Investments, Leadership, Mutual Fund Compliance, Mutual Fund Operations, Mutual Funds, Mutual Fund Sales, Mutual Funds Analysis, Personal Financial Planning, Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Product Marketing, Project Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Growth