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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you'll be doing** As an integral member of the CIBC’s Portfolio Management and Enablement team, and reporting to the Director, Digital Portfolio Management, the Consultant, Portfolio Management & Enablement will provide support to the Senior Digital leadership team on business cases, projects, reports, decision support financial analysis, implementation of strategies and initiatives across the Digital line of business. The Senior Consultant is accountable for providing direct support to the Directors, Sr. Directors, VP and SVP on matters related to the successful management and operations of the teams. _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** + **Financial Analysis & Operational Reporting –** Oversee reporting on financial performance, related to direct operating expenses and operational metrics for CIBC Digital, in collaboration with Finance and other partners. Manage Direct Operating Expenses (DOE) portfolio planning and reporting, including monthly portfolio reporting, and resource planning. Develop presentations for an executive audience and partner with senior leadership in communicating key messages intended to support strategic decision making. + **Vendor Management -** Facilitate the onboarding process for new vendors, ensuring adherence to CIBC policies and procedures. Maintain up-to-date records of vendor contracts, including key dates for renewals and associated spending forecasts. Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendor-related inquiries and issues, providing timely and effective support. Act as a liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders during vendor onboarding and renewals to ensure alignment on expectations and deliverables, while ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and verified during the onboarding process. + **Business Continuity Management –** Manage and support business continuity activities in collaboration with business unit management and subject matter experts. Ensure compliance with the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Policy, Standards, and Guidelines, coordinating the completion of all BCM Policy requirements for the business unit. Develop and maintain business continuity documentation, including alternate strategies, and ensure timely sign-off from relevant stakeholders. Participate in BCM training and awareness activities, providing communications regarding BCM Program requirements to business units. + **Resource Management and Invoicing –** Provide support to the Directors, Sr. Director and other senior leadership to communicate status and provide valuable insight against stated business objectives (i.e. Resource & Vendor Management). Oversee reporting on financial performance, related to business resource and department operational metrics for the CIBC Digital PBB businesses, in collaboration with Finance and other partners. Review and verify invoices for accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements. Process invoices for payment in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to company policies. Liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to invoices. + **Business Management -** Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and maintain business continuity plans, prepare and support town hall meetings for Digital Banking, and provide ad-hoc assistance on various management tasks. Engage with key stakeholders to enhance strategies, and prepare monthly and quarterly reports to senior management. Presenting and sharing insights to exec audience including Sr directors, VP and SVP. Collaborate with multiple groups to answer ad-hoc questions and problems. + **Problem solving and analytical skills -** You will identify potential issues/problems and provide timely solutions. Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for gaining the cooperation and support of others. Excellent ability to prepare and present financial information effectively articulating issues and making recommendations via your analysis and assessment of financial results. You will maintain a close working relationship with your business partners. + **Relationship Management –** Liaise with functional groups across CIBC when developing business or financial analysis. Work closely with vendors and partners in Digital product groups to ensure strategic and financial alignment. Communicate with the bank’s Procurement team and other stakeholders to provide support during contract renewals and vendor onboarding. Act as a single point of contact between inter-departmental groups, such as Finance, Procurement, Business Continuity Management, and Technology, where expertise and experience need to be shared. **Who you are** + **You can demonstrate experience** in financial business support and analysis. You also have a continuous improvement mindset. **It’s an asset** if you have experience providing decision support, collaboration and critical thinking. + **Strong analysis, presentation and organizational skills.** You're an expert user of Excel and PowerPoint that is able to synthesize a variety of data sources into meaningful reports and presentations for Digital leadership. + **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 learn and take action.** You're able to rapidly absorb information and principles, to later apply them to complex & new situations while exercising a high level of autonomy. + **You act like an owner.** You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results. + **You're driven to succeed.**  You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. **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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + 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, 18th Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Client Service, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Teamwork At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.