Consultant, Commercial Banking Applications at CIBC · Toronto

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 the Consultant, Commercial Banking Applications, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and managing a portfolio of business-critical applications used by Commercial Banking and Operations teams mainly for lending, pricing, billing, reporting and related activities. This is a business-focused role, requiring a deep understanding of Commercial Banking and the ability to translate business needs into effective application solutions. In this role you will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, leveraging subject matter expertise to identify opportunities for application improvements that enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver superior user experience. You will also lead the implementation of business-driven changes, ensuring alignment with CIBC’s standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

• Leading Business-Driven Application Changes – Lead projects to implement application changes, prepare project communication and presentation materials,  collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute testing scenarios as well as support investigations and the resolution of issues found during testing.

• Driving Application Risk Management and Cost Efficiency – Support risk management and cost optimization initiatives for key applications, ensuring robust controls, successful audits, and ongoing monitoring.

• Understanding Business Requirements – Work with Technology and business partners to gather and interpret complex business requirements. Work with Technology partners to resolve issues raised by business stakeholders.

• Overseeing Applications – Manage backlogs, control user access, prepare reports, monitor shared mailboxes, and address inquiries for key Commercial Banking applications.

• Project Management Support – Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and scheduling within the team. Use independent judgment and provide clear guidance to project teams, drawing on a comprehensive understanding of Commercial Banking.

Who you are

• You have a degree/diploma in Business, and/or a related field, and you’ve spent at least 3 years in a business role leading projects. It’s an asset if you have experience with Agile methodologies, and technology implementation.

• You can demonstrate experience with Commercial Banking’s products and services, structure and operations. It would be an asset to have a solid understanding of financial product concepts and calculations (e.g. loan amortization, accrued income, expected income, yields).

• You embrace and advocate for change. You are proficient in defining business requirements and resolving organizational challenges using appropriate tools and methods.

• You're motivated by collective success. You have strong project management skills, including project plan development, budgeting and scheduling.

• You’re driven by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You're digitally savvy. You are proficient with Microsoft Office tools, such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word. You must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• 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, 10th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business, Business Effectiveness, Client Service, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Teamwork