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About the Role

CIBC’s Digital Asset team is focused on building and scaling enterprise capabilities that support the future of digital finance. As an Executive Director, Digital Asset Platforms, you’ll work closely with the Managing Director to turn CIBC’s digital asset vision into executable programs and measurable outcomes. You’ll lead end-to-end delivery across key streams including custody, trading, settlement, tokenization, payments, and wealth management, while driving alignment across strategy, governance, and execution. You’ll build strong partnerships across Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to move complex initiatives forward with pace and discipline. You’ll also lead key client, partner, and vendor relationships, helping shape institutional-grade solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with regulatory requirements. In this senior leadership role, you’ll be accountable for execution quality, team performance, and delivering meaningful progress across CIBC’s digital asset platform.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Digital Assets Steering Committee and senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into clear roadmaps, operating plans, and delivery frameworks.
Provide structured updates to executive leadership on progress, risks, decisions, and opportunities.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital asset initiatives across custody, trading, settlement, tokenization, payments, and wealth management.
Establish governance, delivery cadences, and escalation protocols to keep workstreams on track and aligned to timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
Drive accountability across teams in Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance by resolving dependencies, removing blockers, and maintaining momentum across complex initiatives.
Support institutional client acquisition and relationship management, and lead the evaluation and onboarding of vendors and strategic partners.
Contribute to go-to-market strategies for new digital asset products and services in line with CIBC’s strategic direction.
Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk partners to support regulatory engagement and maintain strong oversight across digital asset activities.
Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape, surface implications to senior leadership, and help ensure issues and risks are identified, tracked, and addressed promptly.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, supporting talent planning, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

Requirements

Hold an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
An MBA or other advanced degree is an asset.
10+ years of progressive experience in capital markets, fintech, banking, or technology.
Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or program delivery role.
Demonstrated expertise in digital assets, blockchain technology, and the institutional financial services landscape.
Proven track record of leading complex, multi-stream programs and translating strategic priorities into scalable execution plans and business outcomes.
Ability to build trust with senior stakeholders, navigate ambiguity with confidence, and operate effectively as a trusted partner to executive leadership.
Bring your real self to work, and live CIBC values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s).
Where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
May be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

Skills

Advisory Services
Business Banking
Business Consultations
Cash Management
Client Service
Credit Services
Financial Modeling
Leadership
People Management
Portfolio Management
Digital Assets
Blockchain Technology
Institutional Financial Services
Strategy Execution
Program Delivery
Cross-functional Leadership
Business Growth
Partnerships
Regulatory Oversight
Risk Management

Location

Toronto

Work Type

On-site
Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive experience
5 years in a senior leadership or program delivery role

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
MBA or other advanced degree

Salary/Compensations

$180,000

Benefits

Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day (a paid day off dedicated for growth and development)

About the Company

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world.
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.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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
CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process.
All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
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.