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 member of the CIBC’s Technology Architecture team, the Solution Architect, is professional responsible for collaborating with CIBC business and technology partners to understand business objectives and guide technology decisions as well as develop a practical architecture solutions aligned with CIBC’s technology standards and vision, through employing your leadership, communication and negotiation skills. It requires good knowledge and understanding of technical trends, directions, architecture principles and best practices. 

The role calls for a professional responsible for providing consulting, architecture thought leadership, strategy, and governance for the PBB and/or Capital Markets portfolio. The role leads and directs the development and implementation of architecture solutions and strategies aligned with CIBC’s business and technology vision, including enterprise technology frameworks, principles and polices. The role involves applying leadership capabilities and technical expertise to effectively collaborate with CIBC technical and business leaders/team and vendors to guide/develop strategic solutions. The role drives innovation across all areas of responsibility while applying expert interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you'll succeed

Client engagement – Work with CIBC technology and business leaders to understand business priorities and evolve business and technology strategy, provide thought leadership and consulting services while business team is exploring  key capabilities.  Work with delivery leaders and team member to develop an architecture aligned with the business strategy while ensuring compliance factors are taken into consideration.   Progress the architecture development processes through the CIBC architecture governance and control management processes.

Relationship Management – Develop relationships with business, technology and vendor teams within and outside CIBC and ensure to continuously evolve your industry expertise and support your client effectively.  It is important that you continue grow your network, deepen relationships, and collaborate with others to ensure you develop the business and technology knowledge and support the client.

Oral Communications - Ability to express oneself and effectively communicate with others.  recognizing that verbal communication is more than just language - it includes tone, style and structure.

Creative & Innovative Thinking - Able to see things in different perspectives and looks for potential solutions that meet the objectives but have an open mind about what is possible.

Lead Architecture Development - as a lead  architect, within the prescribed portfolio of projects/initiatives, act as an internal consultant to ensure each solution meets the technical standards, guiding principles and architectural practices that CIBC employs to create an extraordinary client experience.

Balance competing interests between the delivery constraints (time and money) with sustainable solutions designed for our modern consumers.

Stay Current - you are on top of evolving industry that influence the outcome of our business. Remain vigilant about evolving technologies and promote the evolution of our design practice.

Managing Relationships - Work closely with project teams, executives,  stakeholders, and business partners to provide thought leadership, and develop architecture solutions aligned with CIBC business objectives while leveraging approved set of technologies.

Moderate the Solution Creation Process - Lead, facilitate and coordinate the solution design, including ensuring alignment across multiple architects and lines of business.

Who you are

You have 2-5 years of demonstrated experience in technical architecture and/or solution design,  consulting, and business or technology stakeholder management.

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.

You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

You have highly developed analytical skills. You adept at developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex problems.

You can demonstrate experience in: Working with business and technology partners to architect solutions  through applying expert knowledge and best practices. Having an Enterprise Architecture Background would be an asset; preferably in the financial or regulatory sector and knowledge of  architecture practices focusing on the emerging technologies.

You are a Certified Professional. Rounding out your experience with a familiarity with TOGAF and/or Zachman frameworks and methodologies and SOA Architecture will be an asset.

You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

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.

You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.

You understand that success is in the details - You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

Your influence makes an impact - You know that relationships and networks are essential to success.

You embrace and champion change - You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

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, 21st Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Requirements, Data Architecture, Data Management, IT Architecture, Project Resource Management, Technical Leadership, Work Collaboratively