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** You’ll be a part of our Network Strategy and Planning team and report to the Director, Network Strategy. As a Senior Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in the development of CIBC’s physical distribution strategies for both the Banking Centre & ATM networks, including the interior and exterior design, location, and functionality for our clients and employees. You will be accountable for taking a leadership role to support these strategies through performing independent research, creating dynamic presentation decks, and collaborating cross-functionally with other internal teams to develop client-centric and cost-effective physical delivery solutions in support of CIBC’s business objectives. You’ll work closely with colleagues in the Network Analytics and Network Management teams to translate the physical distribution strategy into annual branch and ATM strategic plans for application to priority markets across Canada. On behalf of Personal & Business Banking, you will actively manage new Banking Centre and ATM design development to ensure a strong alignment and support for distribution strategies in partnership with other internal stakeholders. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. 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 Thinking & Curiosity** - Think big and connect the dots. Develop the strategic vision for our Banking Centre and ATM networks while keeping the client journey and experience top of mind. Proactively conduct in-depth research to stay on top of branch and retail trends in Canada and around the world, bringing fresh ideas to the table on branch design, new formats, technology integration, and more. Construct compelling and convincing strategy decks. Articulate the strategic vision, client, and business benefits to provide recommendations and gather buy-in from senior and executive management. + **Business Acumen & Communication -** Provide highly specialized advice and guidance to senior management and client groups within the area of Network Strategy & Planning. Participate in the business planning process that requires coordination, creativity and appreciation of the Personal & Business Banking objectives and strategic orientation, ensuring alignment with performance and targets. Monitor and assess the annual Branch and ATM reconfiguration program with responsibility to support modifications and improvements to the physical network to ensure project implementation meets revenue generation and cost savings goals. + **Partnership & Collaboration –** Build a strong network of internal and external relationships that support the development of our physical network strategies. Develop successful business proposals with important input, support and buy-in from key partners both inside CIBC and out in the market. **Who you are** + **You’re experienced.** You’ve worked for a minimum of 3 years in a business environment, preferably in a dynamic and strategic research, development, and planning environment within retail, business or design. You have strong communication skills, excelling in creating effective PowerPoint decks and in delivering persuasive presentations to partners and senior leaders. A strong knowledge of Canadian retail and financial services markets is an asset. + **You have a degree/diploma in** Business Management, Communications, Marketing, or Economic Geography **.** It’s an asset if you have completed a Master’s Degree. + **You're digitally savvy.** You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends. + **Your influence makes an impact.** You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. + **You're passionate about people.** You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity. + **You act like an owner.** You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver 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, 25th Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Channel Management, Client Service, Communication, Detail-Oriented, English Writing, Large Group Presentations, Leadership, Microsoft PowerPoint, Process Improvements, Professional Writing, Relationship Management, Researching, Strategy Development, Strategy Plan, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Writing 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.