Director, Fixed Income, Collateral and Margin Operations

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

As Director Fixed Income Collateral and Margin Operations you will be responsible for leading the multiple teams supporting global fixed income settlements margin and collateral activities funding billing and payments processing. This role is accountable for ensuring the effective controlled and scalable delivery of critical post-trade operations across multiple products legal entities jurisdictions and market infrastructures. As Director you will lead the global strategy for operations in support of but not limited to our collateral and Repo trading. You will lead a senior team responsible for the end-to-end operational support of fixed income and financing activity with a strong focus on settlement integrity intraday risk management control discipline client service and regulatory compliance. You will act as a key partner to Front Office Finance Treasury Technology Risk Compliance and other infrastructure teams to deliver a resilient operating model that supports business growth and evolving market and regulatory requirements. As the incumbent you will also be responsible for shaping and executing the future-state operating model including process modernization automation capacity optimization control enhancement and the effective use of data and technology. Success in this role requires deep market and product expertise strong people leadership and a demonstrated ability to lead large-scale change in a complex capital markets addition you will oversee resource planning budgeting unit costing and prioritization to ensure the organization remains aligned to business strategy and enterprise objectives.

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 youll succeed

• Lead with Effectiveness and Authenticity - Provide visible values-based leadership in a dynamic and evolving environment. Foster a high-performance culture centered on accountability continuous improvement operational excellence and strong employee engagement. Champion collaboration across functions to deliver superior outcomes for clients and business partners.
• Oversee core operational functions - Ensure the timely and accurate execution of fixed income cash settlements repo settlements repo margin processing payments and associated operational controls. Maintain a strong focus on exception management liquidity awareness break resolution escalation discipline and service reliability across high-value and time-sensitive activities.
• People Leadership - Lead and develop managers and senior team members across a broad operational mandate. Establish clear priorities define objectives and ensure effective execution against service risk control and efficiency goals. Build organizational capability through coaching succession planning talent development and ongoing performance management.
• Compliance and Controls - Maintain a robust control environment by ensuring adherence to internal policies regulatory expectations market rules and operational procedures. Continuously assess and enhance controls reduce manual risk and lead effective change governance across processes impacted by business growth regulatory developments and technology transformation. Oversee operational responsibilities tied to regulatory reporting and related governance requirements ensuring completeness accuracy timeliness and appropriate documentation.
• Business Relationships - Develop trusted relationships with Front Office Treasury Finance Technology Risk Compliance and external market participants to support business priorities resolve issues and drive innovation. Act as a senior operations partner in strategic initiatives product expansion and platform change.
• Industry Knowledge & Expertise - Demonstrate deep expertise in fixed income markets securities financing transactions repo settlements collateral management margining processes funding operations payments and regulatory reporting. Maintain strong knowledge of market infrastructure settlement networks and industry developments impacting Capital Markets operations. Experience with platforms and infrastructures including Fedwire Securities and Funds FICC DTC Broadridge Impact FinPro Apex Arrow CDS Euroclear GlobalOne AccessEdge Nexen and related capital markets processing platforms is highly desirable.
• Technical Skillset - Utilize data to drive change and effectively manage resources and risk. Data driven decision making to formulate strategic decision making as well as change and resources management. Integrating and modernizing existing service leveraging vendor tools/AI and internal AI capabilities.

Who you are

• You are a bold and authentic leader. Youre passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse high performing teams.
• Youre driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea int o great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because its the right thing to do.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• 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 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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