Senior Manager, Strategy & Partnerships – Cybersecurity, Third Party & Resilience

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

Cyber security threats represent one of the most significant risks that financial institutions face today and require constant vigilance and improvement to stay ahead in the current environment.  To address these risks, CIBC maintains a comprehensive and robust information & cyber security program to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its information and systems, to enable trusted client relationships.

As part of our Cybersecurity, Third Party & Resilience (CTPR) division, you will be part of a team of people that will establish and maintain an enterprise-wide strategy for Cybersecurity, Third Party & Operational Resilience that sets the direction of CTPR across the organization.  This will assist in ensuring that our security initiatives align with organization’s strategic priorities and effectively mitigate risks. You will participate in external engagement opportunities, working with the broader community to help reduce shared cyber risks through thought leadership and execution.

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 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.  This is subject to change with an increased number of on-site days expected.

How you’ll succeed 

• Strategic Support: Contribute to the development and implementation of cybersecurity, third party, and operational resilience strategic plan. Assist in aligning CTPR initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Partnership Management: Support the Partnership team in managing relationships with external partners, industry forums, and vendors. Coordinate benchmarking and information sharing activities.
• Presentation & Communication: Create impactful presentations and executive-level communications to support strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reporting.
• Planning & Organization: Assist with the planning and coordination of strategic projects, meetings, and partnership activities. Ensure initiatives are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Creativity & Problem Solving: Bring creative solutions to strategic challenges, helping to develop innovative approaches for CTPR programs and partnerships.
• Time Management: Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables in a fast-paced environment, through the development of milestone-driven timelines.

Who you are 

• You can demonstrate proven experience in strategy, project management, or a related field within financial services, government, cybersecurity, or risk management. You have exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. You develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships, being able to work across a variety of stakeholders to gather input, facilitate discussions, review materials, solve problems and build consensus. You bring creativity to your work and excel at finding solutions to challenges. Advanced proficiency in creating professional presentations, complemented by strong planning and creative problem-solving abilities.
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. 
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. 
• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. 
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, 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 connect with others through respect and authenticity. 
• 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, 19th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Cybersecurity, Deadline Management, Executive Communications, Facilitation, Group Problem Solving, Information Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Metrics Reporting, Oral Communications, PowerPoint Presentations, Problem Solving, Professional Presentation, Research Presentations, Security Operations, Strategic Initiative, Technical Knowledge, Time Management, Workplace Culture, Written Communication