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
Reporting to the VP Corporate Security, the Senior Director and Head of Enterprise Physical Security is a critical leader within CIBC's Corporate Security team. The Senior Director is responsible for architecting, advancing, and executing a highly technical, risk-driven, and future-ready physical security program across the enterprise. You will drive the adoption of advanced security technologies, oversee the Executive Protection program, risk management frameworks, and ensure the resilience of CIBC's people, assets, and reputation in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and operational excellence to deliver a world-class, standardized, and scalable global physical security program. You will lead highly experienced, multidisciplinary teams, manage high-stakes incidents, and continuously enhance our security posture through innovation, analytics, and industry best practices.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. 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

• Strategic and Technical Leadership: Design, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive, enterprise-wide physical security program integrating advanced technologies (AI-driven surveillance, access control, IoT sensors, and coordinate with Fusion Threat Intelligence on physical security threats). Lead Corporate Security's physical security incident management program, including the Kidnap and Ransom Playbook, real-time monitoring, rapid response protocols, and post-incident reviews. Work closely with the Fusion Response team and ensure 24/7 readiness and resilience for all CIBC facilities globally. Maintain, enhance and execute a robust technology roadmap, ensuring the timely upgrade, integration, and decommissioning of security systems in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Governance, Standards & Compliance: Maintain, enforce, and regularly update rigorous physical security standards, policies, and technical protocols to protect CIBC's physical, informational, financial, and intellectual property assets. Ensure all physical security operations meet or exceed applicable legal, regulatory, and industry requirements. Direct comprehensive security audits, vulnerability assessments, and red team testing of physical security controls. Remediate findings and report on risk posture to executive leadership.
• Operational Excellence: Lead enterprise-wide security threat and risk assessments. Develop and track key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement. Oversee selection, evaluation, and performance management of third-party security vendors, integrators, and technology partners. Manage multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring cost-effective deployment of resources and technologies while maximizing security outcomes.
• Talent and Stakeholder engagement: Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing, technically skilled security team. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. Advise and support executive leadership, business units, and external partners on complex security matters. Partner with regional teams in the US, Caribbean and APAX. Lead cross-functional crisis management teams and represent CIBC in industry forums.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 10+ years of experience in Enterprise physical security, corporate security, or security risk management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale, multi-site security operations. Financial services sector experience strongly preferred. You have demonstrated proficiency in advanced physical security technologies (e.g., AI/ML-enabled surveillance, biometric access control, integrated security management systems, IoT security devices, and security analytics platforms). You have advanced knowledge of physical security risk assessment methodologies and incident response frameworks, strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial services, proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams, exceptional communication, negotiation, and crisis leadership skills.
• You're a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in Professional security designations (e.g., CPP, PSP, PCI from ASIS International. It's an asset if you have CISSP,CISM or equivalent
• You have a bachelor's or Masters degree/diploma in Security Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

*Prior to starting in this role, security checks, including a criminal record check must be successfully completed to the satisfaction of CIBC. An annual criminal record check may also be required
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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
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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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, 30th Floor
Employment Type Regular
Weekly Hours 37.5
Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Collaboration, Decision Making, Fraud Defense Strategies, People Management, Relationship Building, Risk Management and Mitigation, Security Policies, Security Program Management

Skills Required