Senior Director- Fusion Threat Intelligence

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

The Fusion Centre is responsible for protecting our clients and our bank by holistically combatting financial crime threats which cross multiple domains including: the Corporate Security, Information Security and Fraud. By integrating and analyzing cross-pillar intelligence and data, the Fusion Centre develops a more accurate picture of threats and coordinates protective actions to mitigate threats, reduce loss and better enable our client’s ambitions to become a reality. Reporting to the VP, FRG, the Senior Director Fusion Threat Intelligence will lead the development of state of the art Threat Intelligence Team and day to day operations of it. 

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.

How You’ll Succeed

• Build a global Fusion Intelligence function - Lead the creation, implementation and operation of the Fusion Intelligence capability within Fusion as a centralized threat intelligence team to effectively monitor and asses CIBC’s external environment for threats that pose significant financial, regulatory, and reputational risk to CIBC.

• Strategic Development & Execution- Establish strategic-level intelligence collection, a series of intelligence products, and a centralized methodology for effective intelligence product dissemination and management for the enterprise. Develop and manage relationships with executives and business leaders, including guiding collaboration with security pillars; providing knowledge of intelligence best practices and advanced collection and analysis techniques. Accountable for the development of the Intelligence team’s  processes, technology and data capabilities to support the effective operation of the Fusion Centre.  This includes building and maintaining core intelligence functions, developing a holistic view of the threat landscape by recognizing connection between the various teams, including Fraud, Cyber Security, Physical Security, Insider Threats, Crisis Management and AML to mitigate risks and minimize the impact of financial crime activities.

• Relationship Management: Partner with enterprise teams, including Corporate Security, Information Security and Fraud Management to continuously share knowledge and technologies, assess potential gaps for transitional crimes, build detection tools to ensure ongoing defense against criminal activities and enhanced decision making. Act as steward and advisor to the business on all aspects of security and financial crimes, providing senior executives with a clear view of the financial crime landscape and timely recommendations on current and emerging areas of threats based on fact-based intelligence and analytics, aggregate monitoring, case management and insights from internal and external partners. Coordinate Fusion Intelligence activities with functional leaders as required.  Manage and communicate key activities to senior executives across CIBC which will include the development of dashboards that can relay important information on a timely basis. Interface with external stakeholders, including but not limited to law enforcement, government bodies and peer financial institutions. 

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate experience in- Threat intelligence with a focus on cybersecurity, fraud, or physical security including management roles, as well as experience with financial crimes trends, current protocols and standards. A blend of public and private sector experience in Threat Intelligence is ideal.

• You're an exceptional problem solver- You creatively develop unique approaches and solutions that are necessary to address complex problems.

• You are a bold and accountable leader - You're passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people. You have led diverse, high performing team.

• You are an expert communicator - You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, required to represent CIBC’s security needs, as enterprise-wide standards and policies are developed.

• 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.

Prior to starting in this role, security checks, including a criminal record check must be successfully completed to the satisfaction of CIBC. An annual criminal record check may also be required.

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.

Job Location

Toronto-CC East 12th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Accountability, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Information Security, Teamwork