Product Owner

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 a Product Owner within CIBC’s Capital Markets Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Client Data Services platform. You will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives and leading the execution of the product vision, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the roadmap set by senior leadership. In this role, you will serve as the “Voice of the Customer,” championing client and stakeholder needs throughout the product lifecycle to maximize satisfaction and business value. As the primary expert on product capabilities, trends, and the competitive landscape, you will provide guidance and insights to stakeholders across the organization. You will also foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging feedback and analytics to refine product offerings and processes. You will define and articulate the product vision and strategy, translating organizational goals into actionable plans and leading the planning, prioritization, and delivery of product features and enhancements. Balancing short-term requirements with long-term strategic objectives, you will establish and monitor key performance indicators to ensure product outcomes meet or exceed business targets.

 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-2 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. 

 

How you will Succeed:

• Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Leverage strong analytical skills to interpret complex data, workflows and metrics, effectively communicating business results and insights to stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain a high level of organization and precision to support product updates and enhancements, ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication abilities, utilizing advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to prepare clear, impactful presentations and communications for senior management.
• Creativity, Agility, and Adaptability: Apply creative thinking and a flexible approach to drive innovative solutions and respond effectively to changing business needs.
• Collaboration with Partners: Foster a collaborative and productive working environment by building strong partnerships and demonstrating teamwork with colleagues and stakeholders across the bank.

  

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience with: 5+ years of Agile Product owner or related experience in project-based services or Business Architecture. Must have at least 4 years of Jira, Confluence and SQL experience.  Previous experience in Capital Markets / Banking is an asset.  
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do, acting as the “Voice of the Customer” to ensure products & features address customer needs
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You're 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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.

• 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.

*Subject to plan and 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 28th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Agile Thinking, Business Requirements Analysis, Communication, Critical Thinking, Domain Knowledge, Operational Efficiency, Problem Solving, Process Design, Python (Programming Language), Technical Writing