Sr. Manager, Portfolio Operations

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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 you’ll be doing

As the Sr. Manager Portfolio Operations (Finance/Compliance/Governance) within Capital Markets Technology, you'll provide support to technology management, project and non-project team members. You'll be responsible to manage the Direct Financial Services ASG (Alternate Solutions Group) technology portfolio operations for a large and fast paced capital markets work environment. You will be reporting and work closely with the Director of Portfolio Operations by supporting team members within and outside the portfolio, including technology partners, vendors/suppliers and business teams.

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 you’ll succeed

• Diligence and Accuracy – Oversee and manage portfolio finance (projects, DOE) plus its associated reporting. Contract and vendor management including SOW definition, negotiation. Manage portfolio compliance, audit oversight support and portfolio roadmap management. Be detail oriented and demonstrate strong leadership by being a role model in maintaining and tracking portfolio financials, vendor contracts; performing compliance reporting, governance and conducting necessary data presentation
• Tracking & Reporting – Track and reconcile financials ensuring resolution of anomalies, update and reconcile latest estimates ensuring actuals to plan, make decisions and recommendations escalating as appropriate. Manage portfolio operations support functions
• Interpersonal relationships - Support contract management and vendor relationship management. Utilize knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Demonstrate Ability to express oneself and communicate with others; recognizing that verbal and written communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.
• Creative Thinking and Problem Solving - Enhance existing process as well as define new processes, while collaborating and liaising with other Business Management, Finance, Corporate Services, Audit, Governance and Compliance groups. Apply knowledge, factual information and problem solving strategies to identify, develop and analyze new opportunities, process improvements and solutions. You will support your teams by having strong knowledge of CIBC governance and control plans, auditing and compliance to comply with CIBC best practices.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience with: 2+ years in a comparable role with similar functions and accountability; 5+ years hands on experience in various facets of project/portfolio management within PMO/BMO or Finance. We’re looking for a Passionate “go-getter” type individual who takes pride in their work while also focusing on team success. It’s an asset if: You are adept at managing ambiguous work, strategic thinking/execution, strategy development, novel initiative work planning, communication and implementation. Ideally, you have extensive financial industry and vendor-contract management knowledge and experience.
• Additionally: management reporting including assist the team with PowerPoint decks as well as any other adhoc activities relating to Business Effectiveness would be ideal
• You have a degree in: Business, Technology, Engineering (any discipline) or equivalent.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• 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 [email protected]

• 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, French proficiency, 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.

Job Location

Toronto-161 Bay St., 4th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Conflict Management, Contract Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Products, Group Problem Solving, Vendor Management, Waterfall Project Management