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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

The Senior Product Owner will work across self-directed and advisor-led platforms to understand onboarding requirements, identify gaps and deliver scalable digital onboarding solutions that align with Wealth business needs, regulatory obligations and enterprise technology standards .

 

The role requires a deep understanding of Wealth onboarding journeys including self-directed and advisor led models, as well as the ability to assess existing technology stacks and operational processes.  Working closely  with business, operations, technology and risk partners, the Senior Product Owner will identify gaps, define requirements and shape solutions that align to Wealth business needs, regulatory obligations and enterprise technology standards. 

 

As part of this mandate, the role will leverage existing best-in-class onboarding capabilities within Wealth and determine when to extend, adapt or integrate those capabilities to enable broader enterprise onboarding modernization. The Senior Product Owner will act as a connector across Wealth lines of business, owning end-to end onboarding capabilities from discovery through delivery, and ensuring solutions meet the needs of both clients and advisors while supporting long-term scalability and reuse. 

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 $92,490 to $127,200.

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

Onboarding strategy & Optimization - Own and evolve the digital onboarding product vision and roadmap, with a mandate that spans Investor’s Edge and broader Wealth platforms. Lead discovery to understand end-to-end onboarding journeys across Wealth, including agent-assisted, advisor-led, and hybrid onboarding models. Assess current-state onboarding processes, technologies, and constraints across Wealth platforms; identify gaps, duplication, and friction points.  Define and document business requirements, functional requirements, and integration needs to enable scalable digital onboarding capabilities. 

Onboarding Design and Product Backlog Management - Leverage Investor’s Edge DCO best practices to inform enterprise onboarding design, recommending when to extend, integrate, or adapt existing capabilities. Own and manage complex product backlogs, ensuring initiatives are well-prioritized, clearly defined, and aligned to business value and regulatory needs. 

Collaboration - Partner closely with technology, UX, operations, risk, compliance, and Wealth stakeholders to deliver compliant, user-centric solutions. 

Process Engineering, Service Design, and Solution Analysis - Apply strong process engineering and service design principles to simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve client and advisor experience.  Analyze business problems and propose end-to-end, scalable solutions with clear success metrics.  Support testing, release, and implementation activities, ensuring solutions meet acceptance criteria and enterprise quality standards.  Monitor performance, operational outcomes, and stakeholder feedback to inform continuous improvement. 

Trend Analysis and Innovation in Wealth Onboarding - Stay current on Wealth, brokerage, onboarding, and regulatory trends, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and modernization. 

Who You Are

You demonstrate 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Senior Business Analyst, or similar role within Wealth Management, Capital Markets, or Financial Services. you have Strong understanding of Agile product delivery and backlog management in complex enterprise environments.

You show expertise in process mapping and re-engineering (e.g., Visio), including current- and future-state design. You have solid understanding of Wealth onboarding models, including advisor-led and agent-assisted account opening. Ability to assess and work within complex technology ecosystems, including platform integrations. 

You are a strong communicator. You have strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. 

Your influence makes an impact. You build strong relationships across business and technology, and you’re comfortable influencing at multiple levels. 

You think end-to-end. You naturally connect client experience, operational workflows, technology, and regulatory considerations. 

You act like an owner. You take accountability for outcomes, not just outputs. 

You embrace change and scale. You’re energized by transformation and enterprise-wide impact. 

Values matter to you. You bring authenticity to your work and live CIBC’s values of 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 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

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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 16th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Data Analysis, Leadership, Market Research, Product Analysis, Product Development, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Pricing, Strategic Objectives