Director, Funding Plan

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What you'll be doing

As part of CIBC's Treasury team, you'll contribute to a wide range of activities that are essential to the bank's financial stability and strategic direction. These include liquidity and cash management, overseeing settlement system risks, and managing collateral at key institutions such as the Bank of Canada, Federal Reserve, and clearing corporations. You'll play a pivotal role in sourcing and executing cost-efficient term funding for the bank’s balance sheet, optimizing capital structure to meet regulatory requirements and support business goals, and maintaining an effective funds transfer pricing model. You’ll also help develop and implement bank-wide balance sheet strategies aligned with corporate objectives, drive balance sheet optimization initiatives, and measure and manage structural interest rate risk. Additionally, you'll manage relationships with regulators, central banks, government bodies, industry groups, and investors concerning capital instruments, financing vehicles, and treasury-related financial system risks. In this Director role, reporting to the Senior Director, Funding Planning & Liquidity Reporting, you'll develop, analyze, and manage funding strategies and liquidity forecasts, providing insights into liquidity metrics and optimizing funding plans while ensuring regulatory compliance.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You will have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you will spend 4 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

• Forecast Modelling- Build and maintain robust forecasting models for key liquidity metrics, including LCR (Liquidity Coverage Ratio), NSFR (Net Stable Funding Ratio), and internal liquidity stress tests.

• Analysis- Analyze historical trends and market data to improve the accuracy of liquidity forecasts. Analyze funding needs and recommend optimal funding strategies to minimize costs and risks. Monitor market conditions and assess the impact of external factors on funding strategies. Leverage advanced data analytics tools to extract insights from large datasets and improve decision-making processes. Develop dashboards and reports to communicate funding and liquidity metrics to stakeholders. Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate the organization’s resilience under various market conditions, including contributing to the bank’s Enterprise Wide Stress Test (EWST), Macro Stress Test (MST), and recovery and resolution plans.

• Reporting- Provide regular updates and insights on liquidity positions to senior management and relevant committees. Identify potential liquidity risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Develop and maintain the funding plan to support the organization’s strategic goals.

• Stakeholder Management- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Treasury, Risk, and Business Units, to align funding plans with business objectives.

Who you are

• You are certified. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree, CA or CFA designation is a plus).

• You can demonstrate experience. 5+ years of experience in Treasury, Liquidity Risk Management, or a related role within the financial services industry. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III and local liquidity regulations.

• You are analytical. Strong proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting techniques. Advanced knowledge of liquidity metrics, including LCR, NSFR, and stress testing methodologies. Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• You can demonstrate strong communication skills. Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• You are strategic. Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose innovative solutions.

• You are passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You are driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability. #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 [email protected]

• 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.

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