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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Senior Analyst, Special Initiatives, you will assist in leading the process walk-through sessions with each business partner, mapping out the end-to-end processes, analyzing and reconciling the general ledger data with the source system data, providing an informed and independent recommendation to

remediate control issues, and preparing the implementation plan. You will frequently interact with senior managements of Capital Markets and its supporting groups to discuss complex issues and document the findings for the team lead to review.

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

• Analyzing Business Requirements - Research and analyze comprehensive financial information, recommend and implement solutions to issues and problems that arise during the ongoing operation of business.

• Relationship Management - You have good teamwork, partnership and relationship building skills sufficient to and stakeholders different backgrounds and experiences. You will liaise with Finance, Capital Markets Front Office, Operations and other stakeholder groups on accounting technology for new initiatives/processes to ensure efficient issue solutions.

• Project Management - You have highly developed organization and prioritization skills in order to handle multi-tasking, balancing and prioritizing a number of projects, processes and problems given a work environment of increased expectations around control, service, and accounting transparency. You are a problem solver, self-starter, taking hands-on approach, able to deal with moderately complex finance issues.

• Analytics Development - Lead analytics development projects with key stakeholders and business specialists.

• Transformation – You strike to find the best solutions for the business. Participate in and drive continuous improvement and assist in development of new systems and processes in order to enhance the overall efficiency of the Capital Markets businesses. You are proficient in one or more data analytic and automation tools, e.g. VBA, SQL, Java, Alteryx, etc.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience as an Accountant/Auditor/Consultant. You have experience advising and providing oversight over accounting functions supporting Capital Markets. This includes enhancement of financial controls across multiple groups (FO, Operations/Back Office, Reconciliations, and Technology). You have strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting requirements for Financial Instruments.

• You are a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in the CPA/CFA program, with 3+ years of relevant work experience.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical, analytical thinking skills, and sound judgement help you to reach an informed decision.

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best. You have a track record of improving processes and adding value to clients/stakeholder.

• 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.

• 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 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

• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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, 26th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Deposit Products, Expense Forecasting, Financial Analysis and Reporting, Lending Products, Market Analysis, Process Improvements

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 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.