Director, Commercialization

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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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What youll be doing

Transaction Banking helps our clients move money manage liquidity and support day-to-day business operations with confidence. As a Director Commercialization youll lead the commercialization strategy for new and existing Transaction Banking products ensuring alignment with client segment priorities sales objectives and broader business goals. Youll develop and execute go-to-market plans for launches enhancements partnerships and platform capabilities with a focus on launch readiness internal communications sales enablement and performance tracking. Youll build business cases for new commercial opportunities by assessing market demand client needs competitive positioning revenue potential implementation considerations and risk. Youll also provide pricing strategy input in partnership with Product and Pricing teams to strengthen competitiveness client value and margin addition youll equip Relationship Managers Sales teams and internal partners with the tools training and insights they need to drive product adoption cross-sell opportunities and consistent client experiences.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

How youll succeed

• Commercialization Strategy - Lead the commercialization strategy for Transaction Banking products and capabilities aligning plans to segment priorities sales objectives and overall business strategy.
• Go-to-Market Execution - Develop and execute go-to-market plans for launches product enhancements partnerships and platform capabilities including readiness activities internal communications sales enablement and post-launch performance tracking.
• Business Case Development - Build and assess business cases for commercial initiatives by evaluating market opportunity client needs competitive positioning revenue potential implementation considerations and risk.
• Pricing and Performance Management - Partner with Product and Pricing teams to inform pricing strategies and use performance insights to recommend actions that improve product adoption profitability and client value.
• Sales Enablement and Training - Design and deliver playbooks pitch materials battlecards onboarding content and structured learning programs including role-specific training paths launch refreshers train-the-trainer sessions and feedback loops informed by field insights.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in transaction banking commercial banking or business-to-business financial services with deep knowledge of cash management payments liquidity trade finance commercial cards and related solutions. Its an asset if you have experience partnering with fintechs digital platforms or embedded and integrated solution providers.
• Youre passionate about people. You build strong relationships across Sales Product Pricing and partner teams. You connect with others through respect and authenticity and you know how to bring teams together to deliver commercial outcomes.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy assessing market opportunities client needs and competitive trends to shape clear actionable recommendations. You use insights to strengthen business cases pricing decisions and commercialization performance.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise and aligning partners around a clear go-to-market vision.
• Youre fluent in English. Its an asset if youre fluent in French.

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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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise.

• 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 test (such as simulation coding French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

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