About the Role
The Office of the CEO team supports pitching new mandates and operates with a unified approach to policy, geopolitics, Canada-U.S. relations, and overall strategy. This role provides dedicated support to Vice Chairs, delivering high-level administrative and operational assistance in a fast-paced environment. The position fosters connectivity and differentiation by coordinating an enterprise-wide approach to strategic client relationships, serving as a critical differentiator for the bank.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple complex calendars for senior executives, ensuring seamless scheduling and proactive anticipation of needs.
- Arrange and manage all travel requirements, including booking flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
- Process expense reports and invoices with accuracy and efficiency, providing guidance on expense policies.
- Handle confidential correspondence and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
- Develop high-quality materials and agendas for meetings and events.
- Manage mail distribution, arrange couriers, and maintain administrative files.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
- Collaborate with other Executive Assistants to promote best practices and provide backup coverage.
- Liaise with cross-functional business units and support departments to coordinate tasks and implement process improvements.
Requirements
- Proven administrative experience in a large corporate or financial institution.
- Ability to navigate complex issues and manage conflicting priorities.
- Understanding of departmental structures and professionalism in a high-expectation setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in calendar management, travel coordination, and event planning.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Proactive and inquisitive nature with a thoughtful work ethic.
- Ability to make sound decisions within scope of accountability.
- Meticulous organization and strong time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web browsers.
- Experience with tools like Visio, Workday, Amex GBT, and COUPA is valuable.
- Polished and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Alignment with company values: trust, teamwork, and accountability.
- Legally eligible to work in the specified location(s).
- Willingness to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests if required.
Skills
- Accountability
- Decision Making
- Event Management
- Multitasking
- Office Administration
- Organizational Efficiency
- Travel Coordination
- Calendar Management
- Discretion
- Diplomacy
- Proactiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- MS Office Suite
- Communication
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Professional
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Incentive pay
- Banking benefits
- Benefits program
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Employee share purchase plan
- Vacation offering
- Wellbeing support
- MomentMakers recognition program
- Purpose Day (paid day off for growth and development)
About the Company
- CIBC is building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world.
- CIBC embraces employee strengths and ambitions, empowering them at work.
- CIBC aims to provide team members with what they need to make a meaningful impact and values their contributions.
- CIBC's vision is to build impactful relationships with clients, colleagues, and communities, while elevating the CIBC brand through engagement in global forums.
Equal Opportunity
- CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong.
- CIBC seeks applicants with a wide range of abilities and provides an accessible candidate experience.
- If accommodation is needed, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com.
