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** High net worth clients often require additional expertise due to their level of wealth and the complexities involved. The role of a Wealth Strategist is to partner with CIBC Private Banking Advisors, CIBC Wood Gundy Investment Advisors and CIBC Private Investment Counselors to understand the unique and complex needs of the high net worth client, and offer recommendations to optimize and grow the clients’ wealth. Wealth Strategists develop a holistic and integrated wealth management strategy – one that combines investment management, estate planning, tax planning, and retirement planning strategies amongst others so they all work together to achieve your clients’ goals. _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** + **Client First** - Prepare and present comprehensive financial plans that meet existing and prospective client’s needs and objectives for HNW clients (minimum $5 million in investible assets) by leveraging internal CIBC expertise. Work with the client’s other external advisors as appropriate (i.e. lawyers and accountants) in gathering and validating information to support development of plans and recommendations. + **Collaboration -** Work proactively with Investment Advisors, Private Banking Advisors and Private Investment Counselors to lead the development of an integrated financial plan for new and existing HNW clients. Assemble a multi-disciplined team to develop innovative domestic and global solutions for the client’s personal and business needs (banking, investing, estate and trust planning, tax minimization, education, business valuation, sale of a business, charitable giving etc.) + **Relationship Building** – Make an impact in your community, and show clients they’re appreciated by engaging in marketing and outreach activities. Play an active role in the acquisition and retention of HNW clients through proactive networking. Build and sustain a network of experts (lawyers, accountants, tax experts, etc.) who can be leveraged to support the development of complex financial plans and identify potential referral sources for clients. **Who You Are** + **You’re an expert financial planner.** You can demonstrate superior financial planning skills and proven success in developing comprehensive financial plans for HNW and UHNW clients. Experience in Law or Accounting with a financial planning base would be a huge asset. + **You put our clients first.** You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do. You have extensive experience working with High Net Worth clients. + **You're a certified professional.** You have successfully completed the Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation or have other designations such as CPA, CA, CMA, LLB. TEP and FEA are considered an asset. + **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** Halifax-1969 Upper Water St. **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Analytical Thinking, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Advising, Investment Planning, Investment Products, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Work Collaboratively 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.