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.

About the role

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.

To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Expected salary range of $250,000 - $300,000 for the New York market based on experience, qualifications, and location
• Eligibility to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may include a discretionary bonus component
• Full range of benefits and programs 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
  • 401(k)
• Special perks reserved for team members
• MomentMakers: social, points-based recognition program
• Wellbeing support
• Purpose Day: a paid day off dedicated for personal growth and development

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week