Global Head of Securities Finance & Collateral Management

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What you'll be doing

At CIBC Global Asset Management, one of Canada’s largest asset management firms, we’re committed to delivering high-quality global investment solutions to retail and institutional clients. As the Global Head of Securities Finance & Collateral Management, you’ll lead the transformation and centralization of our securities lending and collateral management functions. Reporting to the MD Head of Trading and Beta Solutions, you’ll drive strategic initiatives that maximize value for our clients, optimize collateral usage, and grow securities lending revenues. You’ll oversee the implementation of advanced technology solutions, develop commercially viable offerings for institutional and retail clients, and foster a culture of teamwork, trust, and accountability within your team. This role will involve direct people management and collaboration across multiple business units to ensure alignment with CIBC’s client-centric philosophy.

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

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation – Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy for continuous improvement and centralization of securities lending and collateral management, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Team Development & Culture – Cultivate and mentor a high-performing team, fostering excellence and continuous improvement while supporting their growth in securities finance and collateral management.

• Growth & Sales Support – Build and promote securities lending solutions for institutional and retail clients, collaborating with internal teams to expand the client base and enhance acquisition strategies.

• Revenue Optimization – Enhance asset management revenue by optimizing securities lending performance, delivering insights and bespoke solutions that contribute to portfolio alpha.

• Collateral Optimization Strategies – Implement strategies to minimize collateral costs and maximize liquidity, including deploying high-quality liquid assets and leveraging “cheapest-to-deliver” logic.

• Oversight of Service Delivery Partners – Monitor lending agents and technology providers to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency.

• Risk Management & Mitigation – Maintain a unified risk framework to identify and mitigate counterparty, liquidity, and operational risks, ensuring optimal collateralization and proactive monitoring.

• Regulatory & Legal Compliance – Monitor evolving regulatory requirements, participate in legal agreement negotiations, and ensure compliance across all activities.

• Technology Innovation – Identify and implement automation, straight-through processing, and emerging technologies such as AI and distributed ledger technology to streamline workflows and enhance capabilities.

Who you are

• You’re a strategic leader. You bring a minimum of 10 years’ experience in investment products and global security markets, with a proven track record of leading transformation initiatives and optimizing business processes.

• You have strong business and technical expertise. You hold a CFA, CPA, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You understand data flow, market data services, and have experience with accounting systems such as FMC (SS&C).

• You’re a collaborative relationship builder. You excel at fostering partnerships across business units and external vendors, supporting sales and marketing efforts, and building professional relationships.

• You’re analytical and detail-oriented. You have a systematic approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and the ability to resolve complex issues under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments.

• You’re adaptable and innovative. You thrive in dynamic environments, easily adapt to new concepts and technologies, and drive process improvements through innovation.

• 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 [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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