Director, Application Development

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

You will be joining the Enterprise Risk Technology team within CIBC. As the Director or Application Development, you will be focusing on directing, managing and delivering application development projects; And facilitating smooth workflow of the department to ensure high standards and quality of technical work. You’ll work closely with your team in the on-time, on-budget delivery of projects and services, while ensuring adherence to enterprise standards, through coding best practices and DevOps automation. You are on a mission to build the relationship-focused bank of the future and we’re looking for the passionate collaborators, innovators, advisors, and leaders who can get us there. Our distinct culture is built on a shared commitment to do what’s right for our clients, our people, and our communities, and we strive for excellence in everything we do. Because life at CIBC is not only what you do, but how you do it.

 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

• Strategic Development & Execution: Direct, manage and deliver all aspects of application development for large, complex, mission critical application projects. Identify the drivers, strategies and needs of the technology solution and delivery strategy to support those projects. Facilitate smooth workflow of the department;  ensure high standards and quality of technical work.  Direct reviews of requirements, tools and technologies for improving quality and reducing costs.  Establish, monitor and adhere to budget for your respective area.
• Relationship Management: Manage relationships with delivery areas and business partners; interface and maintain communications, monitor business and technology developments and provide on-time response and support. Proactively manage offshore vendor relationships for project resources to ensure effective utilization.
• Strong Leadership: Be a bold and authentic leader who is passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people.  Direct, motivate, develop and manage performance of the management team and key staff.
• Technology Project Delivery:  Define and direct technology delivery priorities, ensuring that the solutions being employed are in line with the larger enterprise vision and position our technology platform for solid growth in the future, while at the same time, finding the right balance between project delivery timelines and long-term sustainability.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in: Forming, building and managing effective teams in a matrix fulltime/onshore/offshore model. You have experience managing an operating budget of approximately $1-2 million, and a capital budget of approximately $3-5million. You have 8+ years experience managing complex IT projects, preferably in Enterprise Risk Management. You have previous hands on application development experience, as well as managing teams and deliveries using both waterfall and agile methodologies. You have strong knowledge of: Data intensive applications such as traditional Data Warehousing, ETL/ELT data transformation patterns and tools, Big Data applications such as Edge, as well as modern Azure cloud first data processing and analytics patterns and tools. Business domain knowledge of Enterprise Risk, regulatory and economic capital calculation, and OFSI regulatory requirements such as BASEL, IFRS9, and BCBS-239.
• It’s an advantage if you have a bachelors degree or equivalent in related field. Have the ability to make judgments regarding the ongoing viability of development phase or strategy based on ability to deliver upon agreed functionality within approved budget and schedule. It is an advantage if you have experience within an Agile environment.

• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• You embrace and champion change: You’ll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.  You empower and enable your team to make continuous improvement, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of a team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• 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]

• 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.

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