Executive Director, Electronic Trading Sales
Description
The Electronic Trading Group at CIBC is seeking an experienced US electronic and algorithmic trading salesperson. The successful candidate will be responsible for client origination, development, and management of new relationships with US long/short hedge funds and institutional asset managers to accelerate the growth of the US Electronic Trading platform. This role involves driving sales, collaborating with various teams, providing market intelligence for platform development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
What We're Looking For
Develop, implement, and execute effective client acquisition, coverage, and growth strategies.,Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with US hedge funds and institutional asset managers.,Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their trading needs and delivering tailored electronic and algorithmic trading solutions.,Drive sales growth by promoting CIBC's electronic trading capabilities, including algorithmic strategies, smart order routing, and analytics.,Collaborate with trading, technology, and product teams to deliver innovative client solutions.,Consistently achieve and exceed revenue and activity targets.,Provide market intelligence and client feedback to guide product development and platform enhancements.,Shape the strategic direction and go-to-market approach for the US electronic trading business.,Partner with global sales and trading teams to ensure seamless client coverage and execution.,Collaborate with the broader CIBC Capital Markets franchise (High Touch Equities Sales Trading, Program Trading, Prime Brokerage, and Derivatives teams) to advance CIBC market share.,Champion a culture of responsible finance, sound governance and supervision, expense discipline, and ethical conduct.,Liaise effectively with internal stakeholder groups including Legal, Operations, Compliance, Technology, Credit, and Risk to manage all aspects of the business.,Ensure strict adherence to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
Ideal Candidate
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive sales experience in electronic and algorithmic trading within a major investment bank, broker-dealer, or trading platform.,Demonstrated track record of originating and managing relationships with US hedge funds and institutional asset managers.,Deep expertise in electronic trading products, market microstructure, and algorithmic strategies.,Established network and strong reputation among buy-side trading and investment professionals.,Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.,Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in building and scaling businesses.,Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.,US regulatory registrations (Series 7, 63, etc.) required.,Canadian regulatory registrations (CSC, DFC, CPH, etc.) are an asset.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
Work Hours
40 hours/week
Benefits
Special Commitments
Must be willing to travel
About the Company
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector, and institutional clients. It offers a full range of advice, solutions, and services through its leading digital banking network and locations across Canada, the U.S., and around the world.
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