Executive Director, Technology Strategy - Business Effectiveness

What you’ll be doing

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  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  We are seeking a highly skilled technologist with deep understanding of the corporate and investment banking business.

As the Executive Director, Technology Strategy - Business Effectiveness, the primary objective is to support the growth of the business by ensuring our technology systems and processes are fit for purpose, scalable, and aligned with business needs. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders and partner with technology to develop and execute a technology roadmap that bridges business requirements with technological capabilities.

You will help to execute Global Corporate and Investment Banking’s (‘GCIB’) strategy, aligning technology initiatives to enable GCIB to achieve its mandate, goals, and objectives. You will set strategic plans that align with GCIB’s overall vision. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

Strategic Technology & Innovation - Partner with business leaders in corporate and investment banking to identify strategic technology priorities and requirements. Partner with technology to develop and maintain a comprehensive technology roadmap aligned to business growth objectives. Champion AI efforts and business adoption. Translate business needs into actionable technology solutions, ensuring timely and effective delivery. Partner with technology to lead or support initiatives to modernize platforms, integrate new technologies, and optimize workflows.

Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to corporate and investment banking. Ensure technology solutions meet regulatory, risk, and security standards. Assess existing systems and processes, recommending enhancements to drive efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

Product Strategy, Transformation & Data Management - Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for GCIB, ensuring alignment with global business objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving market trends. Lead large-scale transformation programs, including digitalization, process re-engineering, and operating model redesign to enhance product offerings and client experience. Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of data models and taxonomies to support product management, reporting, analytics, and regulatory compliance.

Benchmark and incorporate best practices in product strategy, transformation, and data management from leading global banks. Drive market intelligence, including competitor analysis, customer insights, and regulatory developments, to inform product and transformation strategy. Ensure robust product lifecycle management from ideation through to launch and post-launch optimization, with a focus on data integrity and risk management.

Leadership, Relationship Management & Collaboration - Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to successfully execute initiatives and bring new clients and capabilities to market. You’ll communicate complex concepts clearly and elegantly, collaborating closely with business partners to understand their challenges by asking insightful questions and gathering necessary information. Collaborate with senior leaders across business lines, technology, risk, operations, and data teams to…