The CanCap Group (“CanCap”) is a privately-owned Canadian national financial services company with multiple verticals across automotive, consumer, and merchant lending portfolios. We manage the entire lifecycle of the finance receivable—from credit adjudication through to contract administration, customer service, default management, and post-charge-off recoveries.

We are a company of innovators. We learn from each other, respect each other, and create together. We strive to inspire our customers by continually understanding them, meeting their needs, and keeping them happily surprised. And we always do so with integrity.

When it comes to our customers, partners, and each other, we are always motivated by doing the “right thing.” We’re always looking to find the best people and the right methods that allow us to meet this goal—and we look to the future for growth.

About the Role

The Assistant Business Development Manager, Automotive Lending will be employed by CanCap and dedicated to supporting CIBC Auto Finance.
Working in a hybrid environment with on-site days at CIBC Square with the need to travel to CanCap offices from time to time, this role is part of a collaborative initiative between CanCap and CIBC focused on supporting CIBC’s automotive lending business.

You will partner with the CIBC Auto Finance team in the development, planning, and execution of business development strategies and dealer engagement initiatives that create value for both CIBC clients and automotive dealers.

This position combines marketing support, relationship management, event coordination, and operational excellence to help drive growth and strengthen CIBC’s presence in the automotive finance market.

What Your Day and Week Could Look Like

Program & Partner Support

• Collaborate with CIBC Auto Finance leaders to plan and execute new business development initiatives, sponsorships, and dealer engagement campaigns.
• Support cross-functional teams to align priorities, schedules, and resources across marketing, product, and operations.
• Assist in developing materials and presentations that communicate value propositions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and measure the performance of initiatives, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Support processing marketing/sponsorship related invoices and track spending diligently against a pre-planned budget.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Work with product and sales teams to plan and execute dealer events, sponsorships, and marketing activations.
• Manage event logistics end-to-end—venue coordination, communications, promotional material, and follow-up.
• Ensure brand consistency, operational excellence, and clear communication across teams throughout each initiative.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner closely with multiple business units within both CanCap and CIBC to ensure alignment of goals and expectations.
• Prepare regular updates, summaries, and reports to leadership on program activities and outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external dealer partners.

Who You Are

• Client-focused: You engage with purpose to find the right solutions and go the extra mile to deliver value.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a team-based environment and know that partnership leads to better outcomes.
• Self-directed: You take initiative, can work independently with minimal direction, and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• Digitally savvy: You embrace evolving technologies and look for innovative ways to enhance processes and communications.
• Adaptable: You champion change and continuously evolve how you work to deliver your best.
• Values-driven: You bring your authentic self to work and live by CanCap’s values—integrity, respect, and accountability.

What You’ll Bring

• 2–3 years of experience in business development, marketing, or relationship management, preferably within financial services or automotive finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint) and comfort with digital tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute events or marketing initiatives from start to finish.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to CanCap’s Sales Effectiveness Manager, with day-to-day direction provided by CIBC Auto Finance leadership.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our Employee Experience is designed to support and inspire our team through:

• Opportunities to work closely with a major Canadian financial institution.
• A collaborative, innovative culture focused on integrity and excellence.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Next Steps

We take hiring seriously and have designed our process to be thoughtful and transparent. Please tell us how your experience aligns with this role and what excites you about contributing to CanCap’s partnership with CIBC Auto Finance.

Diversity & Inclusion

The CanCap Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and value diversity. We are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We appreciate your interest — only candidates selected for next steps will be contacted.