Associate, Global Credit Finance

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.
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What you’ll be doing
Primary responsibilities of the Associate, Global Credit Finance (“GCF”) include structuring, negotiating, obtaining required credit and other approvals and the ongoing management and monitoring/reporting of loan portfolio financing trades. The Associate will also work with Clients, Sales/Distribution, Risk, Treasury, and other Stakeholders in the screening, underwriting and structuring process for new and existing financing opportunities. The Associate will be part of a global team of dynamic, hardworking, production focused team players based in Toronto, NY, and London.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How you’ll succeed
Business development - Contribute to growth in the GCF credit financing business for our Pension, Insurance, Asset Manager, Private Sponsors and Hedge Fund clients.
Credit financing – Exposure to and familiarity to various types of financing structures including high yield corporate bonds, broadly syndicated loans and middle market loans, SRT and structured credit securities. Participate in leverage and RWA resource optimization decisions for Global Credit Finance book.
Relationship building - Work in the spirit of transparency and collaboration with our partners in Capital Markets Risk Management, Operations, Treasury, Accounting, Tax and Legal.
Governance and regulatory adherence - Demonstrate a keen understanding of current and developing regulatory issues, as well as CIBC policies, guidelines and procedures. Work effectively within CIBC’s corporate governance practices and policies to ensure that all potential risks are appropriately addressed and that CIBC legal/reputational issues and shareholder objectives are covered.
Who you are
You can demonstrate a minimum of 2+ years related experience in commercial lending, corporate lending, leveraged finance, corporate finance or credit portfolio management. Working knowledge of global markets products, particularly repo, TRS, structured credit assets, loan warehouse and CLO structures. Programming skills (Python, VBA) would be an advantage.
You demonstrate superior communication and negotiation skills. Experience with powerpoint slides is preferred.
You put our clients first. Demonstrated commitment to client satisfaction.
You love to learn. Enthusiasm for learning new things and being part of a dynamic, growth-oriented team.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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, French proficiency, 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
Toronto-161 Bay St., 5th
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Accountability, Accounting, Business Direction, Client Service, Communication, Data Analysis, Equity Derivatives, External Clients, Finance, Global Market, Interest Rate Derivatives, Market Analysis, Market Trading
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