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** The position will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide ESG transformation to prepare for evolving voluntary and regulatory requirements. You will focus on providing climate subject matter expertise to close disclosure gaps by working with business subject matter experts to support the development and enhancement of disclosures aligned with technical quantitative and qualitative requirements. The role is also responsible for developing and implementing processes and controls, policies, and guidelines to enhance CIBC’s climate-related control environment. The role works collaboratively with stakeholders across business units and functional groups, championing change and educating partners on climate and ESG requirements. _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** + **Expertise on environment and climate, including regulatory landscape :** Brings deep knowledge of technical environment and climate concepts, including climate risk management, GHG accounting, financed emissions, transition planning, climate and sustainability reporting frameworks, and financial sector implications of climate change. Brings knowledge and expertise on climate standards and evolving regulatory and policy landscape, staying apprised of changes, impacts, and opportunities to prepare as new requirements emerge. Monitors evolving standard and regulations (e.g., TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, SBTi, etc.) and supports interpretation of changes and impacts to CIBC’s climate-related strategy, disclosures, processes, controls, and data approaches. + **Climate-related disclosures:** Conducts research, analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities to enhance CIBC’s climate-related disclosures to improve alignment with voluntary and regulatory requirements. Works with stakeholders from across CIBC to evolve ESG and climate-related disclosures to prepare to comply with climate regulatory requirements and enhance disclosures year-over-year. + **Processes and controls :** Provides climate-related advice and support to formalize CIBC’s ESG processes and controls, leveraging existing CIBC frameworks and available ESG policies, methodologies and governance approaches. Collaborates with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Risk, Process Engineering) as well as external consultants to develop and strengthen CIBC’s governance and control framework to prepare for current and future climate-related requirements. Acts as subject matter expert on climate to support stakeholders across CIBC to develop process documents and internal controls, aligned with CIBC’s existing Control Framework. Supports preparation for evolving assurance or audit requirements as they emerge. + **Contribution to climate data and measurement :** Designs and implements strong data and measurement approaches to ensure accurate, reliable, and auditable climate-related disclosures. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to build climate data capabilities, develops recommendations, and works with stakeholders to implement climate data and measurement strategies. Monitors climate-related processes and controls and data and measurement approaches and makes recommendations to ensure continuous improvement and effectiveness. + **Stakeholder collaboration :** Demonstrates strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to manage key stakeholder relationships. Supports end-to-end project implementation as a climate and ESG subject matter expert and provides guidance to a diverse team of professionals. Maintains a collaborative work environment and supports team members to resolve organizational, operational, and process problems. **Who you are** + **You demonstrate** a minimum of three years in climate, environment, ESG, sustainability, audit/assurance or a related field within the financial services industry. + **You demonstrate technical knowledge of climate concepts** , frameworks and regulations, with an understanding of the evolving climate and ESG landscape. + **You give meaning to data.** You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of detailed quantitative information. You're confident in your ability to measure and communicate detailed information in an impactful way. + **Your influence makes an impact** . You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. + **You understand that success is in the details.** You notice things that others don’t. Your critical thinking skills help to inform decision making. You understand complex issues and concepts related to new and evolving business needs, can get up to speed quickly with regards to new subject matter and are able to deal with changing circumstances. + **You have proven project management and strategic business planning skills** with the ability to develop plans/tactics to support input, engagement and approvals across functional teams. + **You are an independent and accountable leader.** You are able to work independently with little oversight. You have experience coaching employees and driving successful team results. + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. \#LI-TA **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, 20th Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Business, Business Effectiveness, Client Service, Communication, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Environmental Social And Governance (ESG), ESG Analysis, ESG Research, External Stakeholders, Large Group Presentations, Legal Disclosures, Process Improvements, Relationship Management, Social Sustainability, Stakeholder 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.