Senior Specialist, Early Talent Programs

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.

About the Role

The Talent Acquisition team plays an important role in helping us attract, engage, and hire the talent that will shape CIBC’s future. As an Early Talent Programs Senior Specialist, you’ll lead the planning and execution of early talent programs that support recruitment, onboarding, development activities, and intern programming for students and early career talent.

• Coordinate campus recruitment events, career fairs, and information sessions while partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to align program activity with hiring needs.
• Manage the early talent employee referrals program and lead the delivery of summer intern programming, including orientation, senior leadership sessions, workshops, social events, and end-of-term programming.
• Build strong relationships with student interns and stakeholders across the bank, including senior leaders, while also partnering with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations to strengthen CIBC’s presence on campus.
• Support candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding journey, develop marketing and outreach materials, and track program results to help inform future strategy and continuous improvement.

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. Seasonal travel (local and regional) is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Program Management - Lead the development, coordination and delivery of early talent programs, including the summer intern program, recruitment campaigns, onboarding activities, rotational program initiatives, and the early talent employee referrals program.
• Intern Experience Delivery - Manage summer intern programming from planning through execution, including orientation, Leader Connect sessions with senior leadership, learning workshops, supplemental activities, social events, and an end-of-term case competition.
• Relationship Building - Build strong, trusted relationships with student interns and stakeholders across the bank, including senior leaders, to deliver a connected and meaningful early talent experience.
• Stakeholder Partnership - Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, Learning and Development, and cross-functional partners to understand workforce needs, align priorities, and deliver program activities that support business goals.
• External Relationship Building - Build and maintain strong partnerships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations to support outreach efforts and strengthen CIBC’s employer brand.
• Reporting and Operational Support - Track and report on key metrics such as candidate pipeline activity, event attendance, program participation, and hiring outcomes while supporting interview scheduling, communications, and program records.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, campus recruitment, early talent programming, or a related area.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to build credibility and trust with student interns, business partners, and stakeholders across the bank, including senior leaders.
• Experience delivering recruitment programs and executing events from planning through delivery, with strong attention to detail, timelines, logistics, and shifting priorities.
• Candidate- and client-focused mindset with the ability to deliver a thoughtful, responsive, and inclusive experience for early career talent while balancing the needs of internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to help others feel informed, supported, and engaged throughout the process.
• Proactive, ownership-driven approach to taking the lead, going above and beyond, and delivering results.
• Alignment with CIBC’s values: trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Benefits

CIBC offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 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.
• Comprehensive benefits: 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).
• Additional perks such as banking benefits, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, a social, points-based recognition program.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement (1-3 days per week on-site).
• Purpose Day: a paid day off dedicated to investing in your growth and development.

Schedule

• Full-time position with 40 weekly hours.
• Hybrid work arrangement: 1-3 days per week on-site at 120 S LaSalle St Fl 8, Chicago, IL.
• Seasonal travel (local and regional) required.

CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment and seeks applicants with a wide range of abilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.