Sr. Consultant, Network Strategy & Planning

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 Senior Consultant, Network Analytics you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of CIBC’s distribution channels. You’ll exercise considerable judgment on complex issues, acting as a thought partner and providing strategic advice and recommendations to support the development and evaluation of channel plans. Leveraging your expertise, you’ll synthesize technology and process planning across various products and lines of business, identifying opportunities to improve high-level requirements for frontline employees. You’ll drive innovation by generating original ideas that help evolve our channels toward digital and mobile solutions, all while being accountable to broadly defined policy objectives. Your work will contribute to advancing CIBC’s presence and influence within the external delivery planning community.

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

• Channel Planning & Advisory – Provide highly specialized advice and guidance to senior management and client groups within physical distribution planning.

• Research & Strategy Development – Conduct self-directed research and development to create new, emerging business and network distribution strategies.

• Geographic Analysis & Problem Solving – Apply unique, specialized data and software for geographic-based problem solving, identifying business growth opportunities and supporting strategy implementation.

• Documentation & Communication – Document findings for presentation to senior executives and collaborate with internal partners to enhance research outcomes.

• External Relations & Efficiency Improvement – Liaise with the external delivery planning community to promote CIBC’s interests and identify opportunities for increasing efficiency in NSP approaches and processes.

• Performance Tracking – Track and report on the performance of Branch and ATM network reconfigurations to ensure continuous improvement.

Who you are

• You have a strong academic background. You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economic Geography or Urban Planning (a Master’s degree is an asset).

• You’re skilled in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You have hands-on experience in both using and managing GIS tools and applications.

• You understand economic geography and industry analysis. You’re knowledgeable about retail delivery planning, Canadian retail, and financial services markets.

• You’re an effective communicator. You demonstrate influence, negotiation, and presentation skills, with strong written and oral communication abilities.

• You’re proficient with core computer applications. You’re comfortable using Word, Excel, and Access to support your work.

• 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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