Director, Business Architecture

* ** Platform Implementation & Business Support**:
You will provide essential support to platform implementation programs, proactively managing downstream activities in collaboration with infrastructure groups to ensure the successful delivery of core requirements and functions. You will build and maintain strong, inclusive working relationships with various Lines of Business and Infrastructure groups, taking the time to understand their expectations and delivering tailored, strategic solutions that enhance their use of core technology in support of their fundamental operations.

Throughout the day, you remain accessible to the business, actively responding to information requests and resolving day-to-day issues as they arise. You will also act promptly on ad-hoc requests and projects, ensuring timely and effective execution.
* ** Change Management & Stakeholder

Collaboration:

** You serve as a key interface between business and application owners, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, and Technology. You provide vital change management support as new technology is implemented and as processes are adapted or designed, ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout each stage of transition. Your inclusive approach helps facilitate smooth collaboration and drives successful outcomes during periods of change.
* ** Strategic Analysis & Process Optimization:
** You are empowered to look strategically across business lines to identify opportunities for synergies and standardization that drive greater efficiency. You analyze core functions and develop economic measurement tools to track process costs and benefits, enabling informed decision-making as changes are implemented. Your inclusive approach ensures that all perspectives are considered in optimizing processes and delivering measurable value to the organization.
* ** Risk Assessment & Project Implementation Support:
** You assist the Executive Director in evaluating the quality of key control environments, leading specific risk assessments, and developing test plans while reviewing the testing of key controls. You support Lines of Business in CIBC-wide project implementations by contributing to the development of policies and procedures, project plans, business requirements, executive presentations, and training materials. Throughout your work, you operate effectively within CIBC’s risk appetite and corporate governance practices, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures across Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Compliance.

Your proactive approach helps ensure that all potential risks are appropriately managed and that CIBC’s legal, reputational, and shareholder objectives are achieved.
* ** You have a Bachelor’s degree
** with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Capital Markets role, or role directly working and supporting Capital Markets business.
* ** You have 5+ years of experience
** working in areas such as technology architecture, automation, and data strategy, enabling you to effectively contribute to technology driven initiatives.
* ** You have demonstrated experience
** working with global trading and capital markets products, including bonds, foreign exchange, equities, derivatives, and other financial instruments, with a comprehensive perspective on trading and product life cycles.
* ** You have in-depth knowledge
** of capital markets reference data types (entity, counter party, product, transaction), related systems, and key market infrastructures such as execution venues, clearing houses, and central settlement systems.
* ** You are tech savvy and bring excellent understanding of key technology domains.
** You demonstrate proficiency in essential software tools. Your skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio support efficient documentation, analysis, and presentation of information.
* ** You are goal oriented and thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
** Your strong multitasking and time-management skills enable you to manage deadlines while balancing multiple priorities effectively. You are a delivery-focused self-starter who takes ownership of your work. With a strong work ethic,…