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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What you'll be doing
CIBC’s Electronic Trading Group is a leader in electronic execution, delivering algorithmic equity trading solutions, direct market access, and advanced tools that help clients implement strategies and achieve best execution. As an Executive Director, Electronic Trading Sales, you’ll drive the growth of our Canadian electronic trading franchise by building and deepening relationships with institutional asset managers, pension plans, and hedge funds. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate electronic execution, market structure, liquidity access, and evolving regulatory considerations. Working closely with partners across trading, technology, and product, you’ll bring forward tailored solutions that support client outcomes and business growth. You’ll also contribute strategic insight that helps shape the continued evolution of CIBC’s electronic trading platform in Canada.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.
The expected annualized base salary for this role is $180,000.
The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.
In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program.
We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.
How you'll succeed
- Client origination and relationship management - Develop and execute strategies to win, grow, and retain relationships across the Canadian buy-side landscape. Build strong connections with portfolio managers, traders, desk heads, and other execution decision-makers by understanding their trading objectives and aligning solutions to their needs.
- Sales execution and revenue growth - Promote CIBC’s electronic trading capabilities, including algorithmic strategies, smart order routing, transaction cost analysis, and execution consulting analytics. Use data-driven insights to help clients improve execution outcomes while contributing to revenue growth, client activity, and franchise penetration goals.
- Market structure leadership - Serve as a subject matter expert on Canadian equity market structure, including lit and dark venues, marketplace rules, order types, best execution considerations, and regulatory developments. Engage clients in strategic conversations and translate market changes into clear, actionable insights.
- Strategic platform development - Share market intelligence and client feedback to inform product enhancements, algorithm development, and platform evolution. Help identify new growth opportunities across client segments, workflow solutions, and execution offerings relevant to the Canadian market.
- Cross-functional collaboration - Partner with global sales and trading teams, as well as colleagues across High Touch Equities Sales Trading, Program Trading, Prime Brokerage, and Derivatives, to deliver a seamless client experience and strengthen CIBC’s market presence across products.
- Governance and risk management - Champion responsible finance, sound governance, and ethical conduct in all aspects of your work. Collaborate with Legal, Operations, Compliance, Technology, Credit, and Risk teams to support the client and trade lifecycle while ensuring adherence to internal policies, market rules, and regulatory standards.
Who you are
- You have relevant experience. You bring 8+ years of progressive sales experience in electronic and algorithmic trading within a major investment bank, broker-dealer, or trading platform. You have a strong track record of originating and managing relationships with Canadian institutional asset managers, pension plans, and hedge funds.
- You give meaning to data. You have deep expertise in electronic trading products, Canadian equity market structure, market microstructure, and algorithmic execution strategies. You’re confident interpreting liquidity fragmentation, venue analysis, routing logic, transaction cost analysis, and execution performance to support client conversations and business decisions.
- Your influence makes a difference. You’ve built a strong network and reputation among Canadian buy-side trading and investment professionals. You communicate with credibility and clarity, and you’re skilled at presenting complex market structure and execution concepts in a way that resonates with clients and internal partners.
- You act like an owner. You bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a demonstrated ability to build, grow, and scale client business opportunities. You’re proactive, highly motivated, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- You have a degree/diploma in Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and are in good standing as an Investment Representative (IR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-ID). It’s an asset if you also hold the CIRO Derivatives license or hold U.S. regulatory registrations such as Series 7 or Series 63.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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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 [email protected]
CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re 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.
Job Location
Toronto-161 Bay St., 5thEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Business Growth, Business Opportunities, Client Consultations, Client Support, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Global Market, Identifying Opportunities, Investments, Market Intelligence, Market Trading, Researching, Strategic Insights, Strategy ExecutionSkills Required
- 8+ years of progressive sales experience in electronic and algorithmic trading within a major investment bank, broker-dealer, or trading platform.
- Proven track record originating and managing relationships with Canadian institutional asset managers, pension plans, and hedge funds.
- Deep expertise in electronic trading products, Canadian equity market structure, market microstructure, algorithmic execution strategies, transaction cost analysis, venue analysis, and routing logic.
- Ability to interpret data, present complex market structure and execution concepts clearly, and use data-driven insights to support client conversations.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to build, grow, and scale client business opportunities; proactive and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Degree or diploma in Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Current accreditation and in good standing as an Investment Representative (IR) with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization - Investment Dealer (CIRO-ID).
- CIRO Derivatives license or U.S. regulatory registrations such as Series 7 or Series 63.
- On-site, full-time work at the Toronto office (161 Bay St.).
- Legally eligible to work at the specified location; valid work or study permit where applicable.
What We Do
CIBC is here to help all our clients reach their goals. We know the importance of reliable financial products and services, and we’re dedicated to providing them in a way that lets you bank however you want, whenever you want. With innovative tools designed around your priorities and a team fully focused on your success, you’ll get the insights you need to get even closer to achieving your goals. This culture of innovation and shared values of trust, teamwork and accountability are why we’ve been named a top employer in Canada. They’re also why a career at CIBC is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow and work alongside some of the brightest in Canada. La Banque CIBC est là pour aider tous nos clients à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous connaissons l'importance de produits et services financiers fiables, et nous nous engageons à les fournir d'une manière qui vous permette d'effectuer vos opérations bancaires comme vous le souhaitez, quand vous le souhaitez. Avec des outils innovants conçus autour de vos priorités et une équipe entièrement centrée sur votre réussite, vous obtiendrez les informations dont vous avez besoin pour vous rapprocher encore plus de vos objectifs. Cette culture de l'innovation et les valeurs partagées de confiance, de travail d'équipe et de responsabilité sont la raison pour laquelle nous avons été nommés l'un des meilleurs employeurs au Canada. C'est aussi pourquoi une carrière à la Banque CIBC est plus qu'un emploi : c'est une occasion de grandir et de travailler aux côtés de certaines des personnes plus brillantes au Canada
