Executive Director, Global Markets Resource Optimization

Job summary

The Executive Director will establish and scale a new Resource Optimization function to drive disciplined, data-driven resource allocation across Global Markets. This role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders in trading, finance, and risk to enhance operating models and improve return-focused decision-making.

Job details

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 As an Executive Director, Global Markets Resource Optimization, you will play a leadership role in establishing and scaling a new Resource Optimization function. This role is central to building a more integrated, disciplined, and data-driven framework for managing scarce resources across the business. You will help drive improved decision-making, transparency, and returns by embedding a more systematic approach to resource allocation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across trading, finance, treasury, and risk to enhance coordination and enable a more efficient and scalable operating model. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time. The expected annualized base salary for this role is $180,000. The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles. In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program. We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process. How You’ll Succeed Leadership & Strategy – Support the design and implementation of a centralized resource optimization framework across Global Markets. Drive alignment across business units to improve how trade-offs are evaluated and resources are allocated. Partner with senior leadership to inform strategic decision-making and business prioritization. Reporting, Analytics & Systems – Build and enhance reporting and analytics to provide consistent, timely visibility on resource usage, constraints, and returns. Lead the development of scalable dashboards and data infrastructure to support management decision-making. Drive system enhancements and automation to reduce reliance on manual processes and improve data quality. Resource Optimization & Governance – Help embed a return-focused approach to allocation across key resource dimensions such as capital, leverage, and funding. Support governance processes to ensure disciplined deployment of resources aligned with strategic priorities. Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to optimize performance across desks and activities. Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate closely with Global Markets trading desks, Central Funding Group, Finance, Treasury, and Risk teams. Act as a key interface between business and control functions to enhance transparency and coordination. Build strong relationships across the platform to support the adoption of the resource optimization framework. Who You Are You bring strong Capital Markets experience. You have a solid background across trading, treasury, or resource management, enabling you to navigate complex financial environments with confidence. You have 10+ years of related experience. You’ve worked in resource optimization, balance sheet management, or strategic resource allocation roles, and have demonstrated leadership driving enterprise-wide initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes. You understand capital, funding, and regulatory constraints. You can assess how these factors impact business decisions and strategic priorities. You’re highly analytical. You have experience developing reporting, analytics, and data-driven insights to support informed decision-making. You have experience with large datasets and systems. You’ve worked on infrastructure initiatives, including dashboard creation and process automation, to improve efficiency and visibility. You’re a collaborative leader. You influence senior stakeholders and drive change in a complex organization by fostering strong relationships and clear communication. You thrive in a build-out environment. You focus on execution and measurable outcomes, adapting quickly to evolving priorities. You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best. #LI-TA 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-161 Bay St., 5th Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Customer Engagement, Financial Derivatives, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Global Market, Group Problem Solving, Investments, Leadership, Market Trading, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Researching, Solution Strategies

What you’ll do

The Executive Director will establish and scale a new Resource Optimization function to drive disciplined, data-driven resource allocation across Global Markets. This role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders in trading, finance, and risk to enhance operating models and improve return-focused decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in capital markets, specifically in resource optimization, balance sheet management, or strategic allocation. Strong analytical skills, experience with large datasets, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a complex organization are essential.

Benefits

• Incentive pay
• Banking benefits
• Benefits program
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee share purchase plan
• Vacation offering
• Wellbeing support
• MomentMakers recognition program
• Purpose Day

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Capital Markets
• Resource Optimization
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Data Analytics
• Risk Management
• Treasury Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leadership
• Process Automation
• Balance Sheet Management
• Reporting
• Governance
• Business Prioritization
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Dashboard
• Communication
• Management
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Influencing Skills
• Prioritization
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Investments
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Services
• Data Quality
• French Language
• Finance
• Scalability
• Automation
• International Finance
• Strategic Decision Making
• Financial Market
• Resource Allocation
• Relationship Management
• Business Decisions
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Prioritization
• Business Process Automation
• Resource Management
• Financial Modeling
• Customer Engagement
• Group Finance
• Data Infrastructure
• Strategic Resources
• Global Marketing
• Derivatives

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Global Marketing Director
• Managing Director (General)
• Managing Directors and Chief Executives
• General and Operations Managers

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