Director, Strategy & Growth

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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com What you'll be doing As a member of CIBC’s team, the Director, Strategy & Growth is a seasoned professional responsible for leading and executing key growth initiatives to drive business growth and operational excellence for CIBC Insurance. The role identifies opportunities through market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and collaboration with internal teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable outcomes. The Director, Strategy & Growth supports the development of the insurance divisional strategy by providing insights, market analysis, and actionable recommendations, while developing business cases and linking operational efficiencies to cost reductions to ensure sustainable financial performance. The role coordinates cross-functional initiatives by focusing on strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and fostering alignment across teams, acting as a liaison between CIBC Insurance and the broader bank. The Director, Strategy & Growth also drives operational excellence by analyzing and enhancing internal processes, leveraging data-driven insights to recommend improvements that support long-term success. Additionally, the role enhances the visibility and impact of CIBC Insurance by promoting key initiatives, showcasing contributions, and fostering collaboration across internal teams, while keeping senior leadership informed of achievements and creating opportunities to highlight the team’s strategic value. The Director, Strategy & Growth applies leadership skills, innovation, and technical expertise to deliver impactful results and ensure alignment with CIBC’s organizational priorities. 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 growth initiatives - Lead and execute on key growth initiatives to drive business growth and operational excellence for CIBC Insurance. Identify opportunities through market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and collaboration with internal teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable outcomes. Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends and implementing forward-thinking strategies to position CIBC Insurance for future success. Strategic planning - Support the development of the insurance divisional strategy by providing insights, market analysis, and actionable recommendations. Develop business cases, link operational efficiencies to cost reductions, and monitor KPIs to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and sustainable financial performance. Collaborate with senior leadership to define focus areas, set objectives, and influence strategic decision-making to achieve divisional goals. Partner engagement - Coordinate cross-functional initiatives by focusing on strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and fostering alignment across teams. Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, act as a liaison between CIBC Insurance and the broader bank, and implement systems to track and address feedback. Lead collaborative efforts to ensure successful execution of priorities and drive accountability across teams. Operational excellence - Analyze and enhance internal processes to ensure efficiency, cohesion, and alignment with organizational goals. Leverage data-driven insights to recommend improvements that drive impact. Lead initiatives to streamline operations, implement best practices, and ensure the division is well-positioned to adapt to changing business needs. Elevating the CIBC insurance brand - Enhance the visibility and impact of CIBC Insurance by promoting key initiatives, showcasing contributions, and fostering collaboration across internal teams. Keep senior leadership informed of achievements, create opportunities to highlight the team’s impact, and strengthen internal awareness of CIBC Insurance’s strategic value. Drive internal sponsorship and recognition for the division’s contributions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fostering greater visibility across the enterprise. Who you are You act like an owner . You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You look beyond the moment . You make decisions and take actions that will make a difference today and tomorrow. You proactively seek new opportunities to define what's possible. You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way. 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. 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. Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 24th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Business Cases, Business Planning, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Pricing Strategies, Product Management, Product Marketing, Project Management, Relationship Building