Consultant, Government Relations

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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

The U.S. Government Relations Team at CIBC serves as a strategic interface between the bank and key U.S. government regulatory and industry stakeholders. The team is responsible for managing official sector engagement gathering and communicating policy intelligence developing and executing advocacy strategies and supporting congressional and regulatory activities that impact CIBCs U.S. operations

The Consultant Government Relations ensures CIBCs interests are effectively represented in Washington DC and across relevant U.S. policy environments while providing actionable insights and strategic guidance to senior management and internal teams. Through relationship management policy analysis and coordinated advocacy the team safeguards and promotes CIBCs brand aligns business objectives with evolving regulations and drives optimal outcomes for the bank in a dynamic legislative and regulatory landscape.

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

• Policy strategy and advocacy Support the development and execution of CIBCs public policy strategy with Congress the U.S. Administration and regulatory agencies. Support the Head of U.S. Government Relations regarding U.S. political and legislative strategy for congressional legislation.

• Relationship management Build and maintain strong relationships with U.S. policymakers trade associations industry participants and think tanks. Serve as a point of contact for senior management and lead official sector engagement. Relay timely intelligence on DC policy and political developments.

• Policy monitoring and analysis Monitor and report on U.S. regulatory and legislative developments providing timely intelligence and impact assessments to internal stakeholders.

• Collaboration Work with internal teams to develop policy goals and coordinate CIBCs close collaboration with Enterprise Government Relations as well as North American and global business lines/functions like Risk Management Operations Technology Compliance Legal Finance Control Group CIBC Foreign Offices and the business units (Capital Markets Wealth Management and Personal and Business Banking and US Commercial Banking). The job may also require participating on cross-functional teams in order to support initiatives from other groups.

• Communication Prepare memos talking points policy papers and strategic communications for meetings with officials trade associations and senior leaders.

• Industry engagement Participate in trade association committees and leverage industry intelligence to track and prioritize issues affecting CIBC.

Who you are

• You have at least 5 years of experience in government relations public policy or a related area within the private sector or government.

• You have a bachelors degree in Law Finance Public Policy Politics International Affairs Economics Accounting Business Administration or a related field.

• You have strong communication skills both oral and written and can present to senior executives and government officials.

• Youre digitally savvy and comfortable using Microsoft Office tools especially PowerPoint and Excel; project management experience is an asset.

• Youre client focused. You engage with purpose and take pride in representing the organization with professionalism and integrity.

• Youre collaborative. You work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong internal and external partnerships.

• Youre analytical. You have experience interpreting complex policy legal and regulatory information and can communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust teamwork and accountability.

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At CIBC we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $105000- $115000 for the market based on experience qualifications and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business units incentive compensation plan which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employees needs; including Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Disability and Other Insurance Plans Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave Parental Leave and Vacation) Holidaysand 401(k) in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members. #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* 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

• 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 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.

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