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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.
To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com
What you'll be doing
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. You'll 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. You'll also 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. In this role, you'll 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. You'll 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.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. 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.
How you'll succeed
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.
Who you are
You have relevant experience. You bring 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, campus recruitment, early talent programming, or a related area. You're confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
You're an exceptional relationship builder. You're skilled at building credibility and trust with student interns, business partners, and stakeholders across the bank, including senior leaders. You know how to adapt your approach to different audiences and create strong, lasting partnerships.
You're a strong program and event planner. You have experience delivering recruitment programs and executing events from planning through delivery. You can manage details, timelines, logistics, and shifting priorities with care and consistency.
You're candidate- and client-focused. You understand the importance of delivering a thoughtful, responsive, and inclusive experience for early career talent while balancing the needs of internal stakeholders. You communicate clearly and help others feel informed, supported, and engaged throughout the process.
You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 for the 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 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.
• 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.

Job Location
IL-Chicago, 120 S LaSalle St Fl 8
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
40
Skills
Campus Management, Campus Operations, Campus Planning, Event Planning, HR Organization, Relationship Building, Talent Strategy, Workday Recruiting