Executive Director, Digital Asset Platforms

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

CIBC’s Digital Asset team is focused on building and scaling enterprise capabilities that support the future of digital finance. As an Executive Director, Digital Asset Platforms, you’ll work closely with the Managing Director to turn CIBC’s digital asset vision into executable programs and measurable outcomes. You’ll lead end-to-end delivery across key streams including custody, trading, settlement, tokenization, payments, and wealth management, while driving alignment across strategy, governance, and execution. You’ll build strong partnerships across Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to move complex initiatives forward with pace and discipline. You’ll also lead key client, partner, and vendor relationships, helping shape institutional-grade solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with regulatory requirements. In this senior leadership role, you’ll be accountable for execution quality, team performance, and delivering meaningful progress across CIBC’s digital asset platform.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.
 

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $180,000.

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

• Strategy execution - Partner with the Digital Assets Steering Committee and senior leaders to translate strategic priorities into clear roadmaps, operating plans, and delivery frameworks. Provide structured updates to executive leadership on progress, risks, decisions, and opportunities.

• Program delivery - Lead the end-to-end delivery of digital asset initiatives across custody, trading, settlement, tokenization, payments, and wealth management. Establish governance, delivery cadences, and escalation protocols to keep workstreams on track and aligned to timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

• Cross-functional leadership - Drive accountability across teams in Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance by resolving dependencies, removing blockers, and maintaining momentum across complex initiatives.

• Business growth and partnerships - Support institutional client acquisition and relationship management, and lead the evaluation and onboarding of vendors and strategic partners. Contribute to go-to-market strategies for new digital asset products and services in line with CIBC’s strategic direction.

• Regulatory and risk oversight - Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk partners to support regulatory engagement and maintain strong oversight across digital asset activities. Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape, surface implications to senior leadership, and help ensure issues and risks are identified, tracked, and addressed promptly.

• People leadership - Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, supporting talent planning, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

Who you are

• You bring strong business and technical credibility. You hold an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is an asset.

• You have 10+ years of progressive experience. In capital markets, fintech, banking, or technology, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or program delivery role.

• You have demonstrated expertise. In digital assets, blockchain technology, and the institutional financial services landscape.

• You turn strategy into action. You have a proven track record of leading complex, multi-stream programs and translating strategic priorities into scalable execution plans and business outcomes.

• You're an influential communicator. You can build trust with senior stakeholders, navigate ambiguity with confidence, and operate effectively as a trusted partner to executive leadership.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and 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 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 [email protected]

• 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-141 Bay, 11th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Advisory Services, Business Banking, Business Consultations, Cash Management, Client Service, Credit Services, Financial Modeling, Leadership, People Management, Portfolio Management