Sr. Manager, Consumer Insights (12M Contract)

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

As Senior Manager of Consumer Insights & Intelligence you will be responsible for providing highly specialized research expertise and business consulting on marketplace dynamics customer needs attitudes and behaviours and performance management metrics for strategy development and business programs to senior management across multiple business units within CIBC with a focus on both product and consumer will be recommending research initiatives and participating in the stewardship of an integrated market research program for CIBC. Critical to this effort is the identification and development of new and innovative methodologies to better understand customer needs and behaviour and new means of collecting and integrating information in a succinct timely and cost effective manner.

You will manage market research studies from beginning to end including stakeholder management scoping proposal writing sourcing and selecting suppliers recommending and reviewing survey instruments acquiring sample and reporting on the findings to various internal this capacity you will act as a key Research contact and go-to resource for assigned business partners both on time sensitive requests as well as day to day business.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote.

Kindly note this is a 12 month contract role.

Howyoullsucceed

• Market Research Expertise You will succeed by providing an integrated and objective perspective of the marketplace and customer needsbehaviourand attitudes; synthesizing insights information and market intelligence from many differentprimary syndicated and secondary research sources. You are a strong strategic thinker. You are data agnostic and can see the forest for the trees.

• Insightful Storytelling Synthesize insights from multiple sources to deliver clear compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions. Transform complex data into actionable insights that drive business impact.

• Creative Thinking This position requires creativityinnovationand lateral thinking in researchexpertiseand business interpretation. The successful candidatepossessesdepth and breadth of research knowledge specifically as it relates to primary market research as well as a good understanding of business dynamics and preferably knowledge of the financial services industry.

• Relationship Management The position also requires strong relationship managementand consultationskills including persuading and influencing skills sufficient to shape the development of business strategy.

• Comfort with Ambiguity Often your stakeholders may not know exactly what they need so success in this role also requires someone whos comfortable tackling ambiguous situations and transforming them into concrete plans with a clear path forward.

Who you are

• You candemonstratea highly developed knowledge of market research principles and applications (qualitative and quantitative) including statistical techniques and applications with at least 7-10 years of practical job experience working and communicating with senior levels of management.

• You candemonstratewell-developed knowledge of working in an Agile environment and strong analytical skills

• You have well-developed knowledge of consumer demographic and socio-economicconditionsand trends.

• You candemonstratestrong communication interpersonal influencing and negotiating skills as you must be able to convey complex conceptual information and ideasestablishconstructivelong-termworking relationships with business partners and work in a matrix management environment.

• Excellent presentation skills and project management skills (including budgeting and scheduling) arerequired.

• Values matter to you.You bring your real self toworkand 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

• 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 33rd Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Communication Consumer Behavior Deliverables Management Innovation Market Research Strategy Development

Required Experience:

Manager

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1