Director, Governance - Wealth Management Marketing & Communications (12-month Contract)

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

As the Director, Governance, Wealth Management Marketing & Communications, you'll lead the governance, control, and risk management practices that support CIBC's Wealth Management Digital, Marketing and Communications team. In this 12-month term role, you'll oversee the review and audit of advisor and business marketing and communications to ensure alignment with internal standards, regulatory obligations, and brand requirements. You'll establish and enhance procedures, guidelines, and governance frameworks that support consistent, efficient, and compliant marketing practices across key channels. With a strong emphasis on Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) requirements, you'll provide expert guidance that helps the business meet regulatory expectations while advancing marketing objectives. You'll also lead a high-performing team and work closely with partners across the business to strengthen controls, improve workflows, and support sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

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.

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $111,060 to $135,950 .

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

• Regulatory Governance & Oversight - Lead a strong governance framework for Wealth Management Marketing & Communications, with a particular focus on Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulatory requirements. Review and audit marketing and communication materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, brand standards, and approval protocols.
• Procedures & Guidelines - Establish, implement, and continuously enhance procedures, guidelines, and controls that support compliant marketing activity. Identify opportunities to improve approvals, workflows, documentation, and records management to create efficient and consistent ways of working.
• Risk Assessment & Decision Support - Apply sound judgment to complex matters and provide clear recommendations to leaders and marketing partners on regulatory risk, communications approach, and compliant options to achieve business objectives. Ensure required disclaimers, content standards, and reputational considerations are reflected across marketing initiatives.
• Leadership & Team Development - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team with deep expertise in marketing governance. Foster a collaborative, accountable environment that supports strong execution, thoughtful challenge, and continuous learning.
• Partnership & Influence - Build strong relationships with business partners, control groups, and external vendors to enable effective governance across digital marketing, social media, advertising, and proposal activity. Influence outcomes through credible guidance, strong communication, and a practical approach to compliance.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate extensive experience in marketing governance within the financial services industry.
• You bring 8+ years of relevant experience, including strong hands-on expertise with Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulatory requirements. Experience with Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) requirements is an asset.
• You are a caring and accountable leader. You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing teams in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making, particularly when assessing marketing and communications for regulatory and guideline compliance.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise and providing practical, trusted guidance to partners and leaders.
• You can demonstrate experience in developing governance procedures, auditing marketing and communications content, and implementing compliance-focused guidelines and controls. It's an asset if you have experience supporting digital marketing, social media, advertising, and proposal governance within Wealth Management.
• You communicate with impact. You express ideas clearly and confidently when navigating complex issues, providing feedback, and aligning partners around compliant solutions. It's an asset if you're fluent in French.
• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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.

Expected End Date

2027-10-29

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 12th Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Advertising, Business Controlling, Client Service, Compliance Monitoring, French Language, Group Problem Solving, Marketing, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management Assessment, Waterfall Model, Work Collaboratively