Job Description

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

The Learning Strategy Manager is responsible for managing the initiation, execution and delivery of Private Wealth Management Advisory Programs, and providing coaching support to program participants.

The focus is to work with Private Banking, Wood Gundy, CIBC Private Investment Counsel, Wealth Planning group and Insurance, Trust and Estate Planning teams to help them in increasing the skill sets of their Advisors and Associates and their sales force effectiveness. The Learning Strategy Manager will also lead and/or support the implementation of new training initiatives aligned with our business.

Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How You'll Succeed

Provide leadership against Business priorities

• Ensuring that business requirements are understood and implemented as per expectations
• Lead a National onboarding training program to support the priority of talent acquisition across Canada
• Support training programs for Wealth Advisors and Associates across Canada to help support priorities to deepen client relationships and market share.
• Accountable for the timely implementation, delivery, evaluation, maintenance and ongoing enhancement of Advisory Programs in accordance with evolving business needs

Facilitate Advisory Programs and provide individualized learning support to program participants

• Support learners and their leaders with program expectations, learning curriculum, progress and coaching as required
• Provide facilitation, virtual, conference calls and synchronous training as required to new and existing learners within Private Wealth Management
• Proactively and on an ongoing basis, identify opportunities for program enhancements, revamps and continuous improvements; and advocate for, propose and implement plans for delivering on these changes
• Keep current on all issues concerning IIROC regulations and other education requirements

Lead or participate in firm strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects, as required

• Program management skills required to lead and participate in multiple and diverse projects
• Working with the, Practice Management and Training & Development teams, to explore innovative ways to deliver content.
• Ability to prioritize, both at the strategic level, and on operational basis

Job Complexities:

• Operate with considerable independence to identify priorities and address policy and program implementation and customization requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and on complex projects comprised of internal and external partners and vendors and fostering strong relationships
• Maintain current knowledge of the industry, Brokerage and Retail segments, and the complexities and characteristics of the business
• Frequent travel within Canada

Who You Are

• Highly developed knowledge of the wealth management business, with 8 to 10 years of experience in the Wealth Management industry
• Undergraduate degree in business or economics, MBA is an asset
• A CFP, CIM or CFA accreditation
• Well-developed facilitation and presentation skills
• Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written
• Well-developed judgment and business acumen, decision making and problem solving skills with ability to interpret/adapt procedures and/or approaches to issues or concerns
• Possesses the ability to identify business opportunities and implement successful strategies.
• Requires awareness of business issues, processes, and outcomes as they impact Private Wealth Management and our clients.
• May be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours during peak volumes, and/or to meet deadlines

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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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.

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

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.

Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 12th Floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills

Talent Development