Senior Manager, Capital Markets, Accounting Business Initiatives and Analytics

Job title: Senior Manager, Capital Markets, Accounting Business Initiatives and Analytics

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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Job Description

What You’ll Be Doing

Capital Markets (CM) Controllership team at CIBC is responsible for ensuring accuracy and validity of reported results for all Capital Markets lines of business with primary focus on trading products. The Senior Manager in the Accounting Business Initiatives and Analytics (BIA) team is accountable for providing in-depth advice to our partners in Front Office, Infrastructure groups (Operations and Risk), CFO and other Finance teams relating to implementation of new products, initiatives, and systems. BIA is integral in execution of complex accounting investigations and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives relating to end-to-end Finance processes supporting CM products. You will assist in the resolution of routine and non-routine financial accounting and reporting issues by investigating, analyzing and providing an informed and independent opinion or recommendation on compliance issues, changes to policies, adequacy of operational controls, risk assessment, and control activities. You will actively participate in projects of high level of complexity to enhance and upgrade new and existing programs, products or services by researching relevant data and developing proposals and recommendations.

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.

How You’ll Succeed

• Analyzing Business Requirements – Research and analyze specialized financial information, recommend and implement solutions to issues and problems that arise during the ongoing operation of business.
• Relationship Management – Utilize good teamwork, partnership and relationship building skills sufficient to act in a collaborative manner given team members and stakeholders different backgrounds and experiences. You will liaise with Finance, Capital Markets Front Office, Operations and other stakeholder groups on accounting technology for new initiatives/processes to ensure efficient issue solutions.
• Project Management – Possess highly developed organization and prioritization skills in order to handle multi-tasking, balancing and prioritizing a number of projects, processes and problems given a work environment of increased expectations around control, service, and accounting transparency. You are a problem solver, self-starter, taking hands-on approach, able to deal with moderately complex finance issues.
• Analytics development – Lead analytics development projects with key stakeholders and business specialists.
• Transformation – Drive continuous improvement and assist in development of new systems and processes in order to enhance the overall efficiency of the department. Collaborate to determine business needs and the analytical or financial support required to aid in the effective Capital Markets business decision making process and provide input on issues and insights on new systems initiatives. You have strong interest in technological innovation, familiarity with application of technology tools, such as Alteryx, RPA/IPA, and Artificial Intelligence. You would be excited to lead implementation of these and other tools across different teams. You will have advanced working knowledge of major systems used to capture trades (xTrader, ADP, WallStreet, Bloomberg TOMS, other similar and relevant systems) and ability to apply that knowledge to assist managers or staff, or other areas of the bank.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience as an Accountant/Auditor/Consultant – demonstrating experience in order to advise on oversight over accounting functions supporting Capital Markets. This includes enhancement of financial controls across multiple groups (FO, Operations/Back Office, Reconciliations, and Technology). You have strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting requirements for Financial Instruments.
• Certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in a CPA with 4+ years of relevant work experience. MBA,CFA , or certifications in Data Analytics would be considered an asset.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don’t. Your critical, analytical thinking skills, and sound judgement help to inform your decision making.
• You embrace and champion change. You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• 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.
• 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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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.

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

CIBC is committed to doing our part to protect our team, our clients and our communities. We want to ensure we have a safe and healthy workplace, and we want to do our part to get through this pandemic. In keeping with this commitment, and as a condition of employment, CIBC requires all successful candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date, or provide written proof of a medical exemption, or other substantiated accommodation request under applicable human rights legislation.

Job Location 18 York Street, 10th floor

Employment Type Regular

Weekly Hours 37.5

Skills

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