Director of Lending Technology

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Position Overview

The Director of Lending Technology will be responsible for leading the engineering team in the development and implementation of next generation Loan Origination solutions. This role will focus on modernizing the Loan Origination process while maintaining the current solution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building solutions from the grounds-up using modern UI framework and MS Azure Tech stack.
 

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team focused on Lending Technologies.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional development.

Tech Modernization and Enablement

• Drive the strategy and execution of delivering a modern scalable loan origination platform with Microservices API architecture and AI-first mindset
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless API integration and batch integrations with internal/external systems.
• Work with the Product Teams to build business case, roadmap and implementation approach to migrate.
• Evaluate and select technology partners to support the organization’s Loan Origination strategies.

Production Support Management

• Oversee the management of current platform to keep the system operational with high performance and availability, while the new system is being built.
• Manage the production support team for vendor applications within the lending landscape, ensuring high availability and performance of systems.
• Continue to enhance and maintain the processes for incident management, problem resolution, and system monitoring.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for Lending technology initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a focus on commercial deposit and payment systems.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering complex technology projects
• Demonstrated experience in Agile and Scrumban methodologies, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• Experience with API development and integration using Microsoft Technology stack - Azure, SQL, .Net. Microsoft API Management or Mulesoft experience will be a plus
• Familiarity with vendor platforms such as FIS ACBS, and emerging fintech solutions for lending.
• Deep knowledge and experience in implementing workflow solutions for optimizing customer, lending, and/or business digital banking solutions

Leadership Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Why Join Us?
At CIBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. As the Director of Commercial Lending