Director, Wealth Solutions

Product and Investment knowledge- At least 10 years of investment experience and extensive product knowledge of alternative investments, GICs, and the broader investment fund industry. You can demonstrate experience constructing, managing, and reviewing model portfolios across a range of client segments.

Advisor Support and Business Engagement- Demonstrate the value and expertise of the Investment Strategy Group to investment advisors through branch meetings, conference calls, and CIBC Wood Gundy-led conferences. Respond to ad hoc requests from investment advisors, providing timely, accurate, and thoughtful guidance.

Strategic Leadership and Representation- Contribute to the leadership, vision, and strategic direction of the Investment Strategy Group, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives. Serve as a senior representative of CIBC Wood Gundy in internal and external meetings, committees, and industry forums.

Product Governance and Committee Oversight- Present to the Product Review Committee and provide strategic recommendations regarding new fund company relationships and shelf concentration. Support the governance, control, and oversight of the CIBC Wood Gundy product shelf, ensuring compliance with Product Review Committee standards and requirements. Maintain and enforce the rules, guidelines, and decisions established by the Product Review Committee. Provide senior executive recommendations regarding advisor access to investment products.

Investment Research and Portfolio Construction- Construct, maintain, and review investable model portfolios in accordance with the firm’s investment philosophy, regulatory requirements, and client objectives. Contribute to the development, distribution, and ongoing optimization of the firm’s recommended lists. Continuously enhance the investment fund research methodology, including screening, evaluation, and selection processes for recommended lists and related reports. Prepare investment fund ideas, commentary, and reports for various CIBC publications, and participate in the peer review process.

You have an Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. CFA and/or MBA preferred; CAIA is considered an asset.

You have experience as a Registered Portfolio Manager or currently in progress is preferred. You have direct experience working as an active money manager with fixed- income experience within the wealth management industry as an asset.

You understand that success is in the details. You have strong technical skills in Microsoft Office Applications including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as various other office equipment. You have advanced proficiency with investment research tools and platforms, such as Morningstar Direct/AWS, Bloomberg, and other industry software.

You have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering results in a complex, fast-paced environment and demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives at the executive level.

You have exemplary communication skills both written and spoken, with a creative mind, and experience writing and dealing with financial professionals. You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment focused on supporting the growth of our Wood Gundy Investment Advisors.

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, 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

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

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