Strategic Partnerships Manager Co-op

Were building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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 youll be doing

Personal and Business Banking provides a full range of financial products and services to almost 11 million personal business and wealth clients as well as investment management services globally to retail and institutional clients.

As a Strategic Partnership Manager Co-op you will provide support to the Strategic Partnership team in building and maintaining relationships with external business partners identifying new opportunities that mutually benefit CIBC our clients and our partners and supporting strategies that will enhance client experience and drive revenue. You will assist the team in the development management presentation and implementation of plans and projects including tactics that will build the business optimize profitability improve client experience and drive operational efficiency. You will work with high performing highly productive and diverse teams to successfully implement programs that enhance the client experience and drive revenue growth.

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.

Important

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education to be eligible however you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for this role

• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages) a cover letter (no more than 1 page)and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document

• You are a university student pursuing a Masters or MBA degree. Accounting Finance Business Economics major is an asset but not required

• You have a strong knowledge of MS Office - Word Excel PowerPoint

• Duration of term:Fall 2026 term (September - December)

• Please note we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team

• This is a 4 month opportunity

How youll succeed

• Strategy support Assist in the development and recommendation of strategic plans analyzing opportunities and tracking the effectiveness of programs. Use analytics and research to report on analyze and optimize our strategic partnerships. Work with various stakeholders to ensure organizational support execute business initiatives complete analysis and contribute to recommendations for growing our existing partner relationships.

• Program management In partnership with Technology and Business partners manage projects that align with strategic objectives by developing business cases outlining costs resource requirements time lines and any other related requirements for a highly complex business. Coordinate project activities/deliverables to support successful conjunction with Technology Finance and other project stakeholders support the preparation and delivery of business cases for approved projects. Develop reporting and information management processes to track and manage current and potential partnership opportunities.

• Relationship management Work with key stakeholders to proactively develop and maintain a partnership pipeline that is aligned with the teams strategy and communications to address any issues/inquiries that may arise from the frontlines or other stakeholders. Provide ongoing collaborative and high-quality support to our internal/external partners.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate industry experience. You have exposure with strategic and business planning business model development and working knowledge of marketing best practices. Its an asset if you have in depth knowledge of Credit Card business.

• You can demonstrate experience with Excel and Powerpoint. Its an asset if you can use pivot tables manipulate and interpret data and build compelling powerpoint presentations.

• You act like an owner. You thrive when youre empowered to take the lead go above and beyond and deliver results.

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because its the right thing to do.

• Youre driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• 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 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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were 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

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay 25th Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Planning External Partners Partnership Management Strategic Objectives Strategic Plan Strategy Analytics

Required Experience:

Manager

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1