Director, Communications

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What you'll be doing

CIBC Capital Markets is seeking a seasoned communications leader to support the firm’s growing US Capital Markets platform, and our important Global Corporate and Investment Banking team. This role will be responsible for shaping and executing external communications strategies that strengthen CIBC’s profile in the US market, protect and enhance the firm’s reputation, and support senior leadership through complex, fast-moving environments.

Reporting into Corporate Communications and working in close partnership with teams across Capital Markets and the CIBC enterprise, this role will serve as a senior, trusted advisor to Global Corporate and Investment Banking and US Capital Markets leadership. This role will provide strategic counsel, hands-on execution, and real-time decision support across media relations, internal communications, issues management, and thought leadership.

This is a highly visible, high-impact role suited to a communications professional who combines strong judgment, deep capital markets fluency, and the confidence to operate alongside senior executives.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How you'll succeed

External Communications & Media Relations

• Lead the development and execution of external communications strategies in support of US Capital Markets priorities and initiatives, aligned with enterprise-wide objectives

• Provide media relations support to Global Corporate and Investment Banking leaders in Canada and the US, and identify key media opportunities to highlight the business’ profile

• Draft and oversee press releases, media statements, backgrounders, Q&As, and other external materials related to capital markets activity

• Manage proactive and reactive media relations, including responding to media inquiries and pitching capital markets-related stories

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key financial, business, and policy journalists across US media outlets, and Corporate and Investment Banking beat reporters

Executive & Leadership Support

• Prepare and brief senior executives and subject matter experts for media interviews, public commentary, and speaking engagements

• Develop and draft internal employee messages on behalf of US Capital Markets and Global Corporate and Investment Banking senior leaders

• Prepare internal remarks, scripting, and presentations for leaders when required

• Provide senior-level counsel to US Capital Markets leadership and Global Corporate and Investment Banking leaders on reputational risk, stakeholder positioning, and communication engagement strategies – both internal and external

• Act as a strategic communications partner to Capital Markets leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across the enterprise

Issues Management & Crisis Response

• Lead public affairs responses for US Capital Markets and Global Corporate and Investment Banking issues, including market volatility, enforcement actions, or sector-wide events, in close coordination with – and under the guidance of – the Senior Director and other bank-wide media relations leaders

• Develop scenario plans, holding statements, and response frameworks for potential capital markets-related issues

• Provide real-time counsel during fast-moving situations requiring rapid coordination, sound judgment, and clear decision-making

Thought Leadership & Strategic Positioning

• Identify and advance opportunities for proactive thought leadership related to capital markets, market structure, and the broader financial system

• Support the development of executive op-eds, speeches, and other external-facing content that reinforces CIBC’s expertise and perspective in the US market, and in the Global Corporate and Investment Banking space

Who you are

• You have extensive experience (10+ years) in corporate communications, public affairs, journalism, or media relations, ideally within financial services, capital markets, government, or a highly regulated environment.

• You possess strong understanding of US capital markets, investment banking, financial institutions, and the media landscape would be ideal.

• You demonstrate experience advising senior executives and operating effectively in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations.

• You portray Eexceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

• You make sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex reputational and stakeholder dynamics

• You have a collaborative mindset and the confidence to operate as a senior partner across functions and geographies

Why this role matters

This role plays a critical part in strengthening CIBC’s external presence in the United States, and providing hands-on communications support to key banking leaders across borders. The role supports the firm’s growth ambitions while ensuring thoughtful, disciplined engagement with media and stakeholders. The successful candidate will help position CIBC as a credible, trusted voice in the US capital markets space and will be a key advisor to leadership during both opportunities and challenges.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $180,000 - $250,000K for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship

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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*, 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 [email protected]

• 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, 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.

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