Jim O'brien
About Jim O'brien
Jim O'Brien is a Director at CIBC with extensive experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets and delivering customer service programs.
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Jim O'Brien currently holds the position of Director at CIBC, based in the Toronto, Canada Area. He has been with the company since 2018, bringing his expertise in business development and employee management to the role.
Career at CIBC
Jim O'Brien has held multiple roles at CIBC. From 2013 to 2018, he was the Senior Manager for Small Business Advisory Services across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. He also served briefly as a Team Leader in 2013 for Small Business Advisory Services. Before that, he was a Small Business Specialist from 2012 to 2013 and between 2010 to 2012.
Previous Experience at Bank of Montreal
Before joining CIBC, Jim O'Brien worked at Bank of Montreal (BMO) in various capacities. He served as Personal Banking Area Manager from 2006 to 2009, as a Foundational Learning Leader from 2004 to 2006, and held various management roles from 1981 to 2004, accumulating 23 years of experience there.
Education and Expertise
Jim O'Brien studied Business Administration at Sheridan College from 1978 to 1981. His education, combined with his extensive career, has provided him with strong expertise in business and employee development, management of multi-million dollar budgets, and customer service delivery.
Project Management and Leadership
Throughout his career, Jim O'Brien has managed significant projects and teams. Notably, he managed a $40 million revenue plan and a $15 million expense plan while overseeing 130 employees through 9 direct reports in the Brampton area. His leadership extends across both headquarters and retail branch environments.