Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Capital Markets

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 a member of the Capital Markets early talent team, you’ll proactively source and assess best-in-class  student and early talent, and support hiring team members that can help us deliver an exceptional client and employee experience. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll support Capital Markets by developing recruitment strategies, and actively recruiting high quality early talent candidates who can support business plans and goals. You’ll use your expertise in early talent recruitment and the labour market to bring about change and object assumptions about talent, providing CIBC with a competitive advantage. 

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.

Please note: This position will require some evening/weekend working hours as well as travel to various University campuses. 

How you’ll succeed

• Strategic sourcing – Identify strategies and sourcing channels to assemble a pipeline of candidates for your assigned portfolio. Establish connections, maintain and leverage a professional online and social media presence, and prospect talent through your network. Provide trusted advice to hiring managers by using diverse interviewing and assessment techniques to validate candidate experience levels.

• Recruitment Operations – Support hiring teams across the portfolio in collecting requests, posting positions, creating curated resume packages and the diligent and timely management of candidate short lists, offers and student onboarding for varying recruitment cycles.

• Business acumen – Keep up-to-date on labour market trends and competitor information, providing business partners with insights and recommendations that will improve the quality of external hires. Assemble deep subject matter expertise in your portfolio to better forecast and affect hiring plans and decisions.

• Relationship management – Set up and maintain strong professional relationships with leaders, internal partners, and candidates. Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience by managing your talent pipeline, acknowledging all applicants, and engaging in regular communication. Consult with business partners on Talent Acquisition processes, activities and outcomes as a valued partner.

• Early Talent Attraction Activities – Identify and execute campus recruitment and sponsorship events in order to build brand presence and support relationship development with key student groups and top talent. Determine strategic opportunities to attract students towards Capital Markets Student Programs, and work with partners and stakeholders to plan and execute engaging events. Consult with Capital Markets business members and students within the programs to share best practices and provide recommendations for attraction strategies.  

• CM Student Onboarding – Participate in the planning of student orientation events for Capital Markets co-op. Manage pre-event communications with student hires and business leaders. Support in developing onboarding materials and transactions. 

Who you are

• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.

• You're 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.

• You're 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're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.

• You can demonstrate 1-3 years of experience in Human Resources or Talent Acquisition.

• 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 [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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