Tom Sarris
About Tom Sarris
Tom Sarris is the Director of Operational Efficiencies, Financial Planning and Advice at CIBC, with a career spanning various roles within the company since 2007. He has a background in legal studies from Humber College and a strong focus on coaching staff to meet and exceed targets.
Current Title at CIBC
Tom Sarris is currently serving as the Director, Operational Efficiencies, Financial Planning and Advice at CIBC. He has been in this position since 2019, working out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies within the financial planning and advice division.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Tom Sarris has held various roles at CIBC over the years, reflecting his growth and experience within the organization. From 2018 to 2019, he worked as a Senior Consultant, Sales and Service ONTW Region in Mississauga, Ontario. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Consultant, National Sales and Service from 2017 to 2018. Between 2015 and 2017, he was the Senior Financial Sales and Service Manager, preceded by his role as the Financial Sales and Service Manager from 2014 to 2015 at Toronto Pearson Airport. From 2013 to 2014, he worked as a Sales Leader, and earlier, from 2012 to 2013, he was a Client Services Manager. Beginning in 2009, he was an Assistant Branch Manager for three years, from 2008 to 2009 he served as a Financial Services Representative, and from 2007 to 2008 he started his journey at CIBC as a Customer Service Representative—all based in Toronto, Canada Area.
Experience at Denny's
Before joining CIBC, Tom Sarris worked as a General Manager at Denny's. He held this position for five years, from 2002 to 2007, in Toronto, Canada Area. During this tenure, he gained significant management experience which he later transitioned into his roles at CIBC.
Education at Humber College
Tom Sarris pursued his education at Humber College, where he studied to become a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. He completed this program over the course of three years, from 2003 to 2006. This educational background provided him with fundamental insights into legal procedures and compliance, valuable in his subsequent financial services roles.
Focus on Coaching and Improvement
Throughout his career, Tom Sarris has maintained a strong focus on coaching staff to meet and exceed targets in the financial field. Motivated by new challenges, he consistently seeks opportunities for professional improvement and operational efficiency within his teams.