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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION

CIBC US provides tailored commercial and commercial real estate banking, private wealth management, personal and small business financial solutions, as well as cross-border banking services, to clients with North American operations. 

At our core, we are a relationship bank and strive to build trusting and enduring relationships by putting our clients at the center of all we do. We invest in our businesses, our clients, our people and our communities.

Our US headquarters is in Chicago – and we have offices strategically located across the United States to serve clients coast to coast.

To be the best-in-class, commercial and wealth management financial institution in the United States with seamless connectivity to our Capital Markets and Canadian Commercial & Wealth franchises. 

JOB PURPOSE

People management, underwriting and credit approvals, client onboarding/closing, client portfolio maintenance in a manner consistent with CIBC risk culture.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

People Management (where applicable)

• Primary responsibility will be portfolio management and ensuring 1A risk management activities are executed in a manner consistent with CIBC risk culture.
• Set appropriate context when assigning work to ensure that individuals’ roles support the achievement of the business unit’s priorities and CIBC’s overall goals
• Build team and individual capabilities by providing development opportunities such as job shadowing, special projects, and training
• Manage performance by providing fair and accurate formal and informal feedback, identifying and removing obstacles to performance and by explaining how performance expectations align with business priorities
• Create a positive work environment and being an effective role model by championing CIBC’s mission, vision and values
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, guidelines and controls by applying the policies and controls fairly and consistently so employees understand what to expect
• Hire the right people in the right jobs to align individual capabilities with job requirements and business unit goals

Underwriting/Credit Approval

• Jointly work with RM, Market Lead and Group Head and advise on deal structure, risk and resources
• Manage workflow and maintain an accurate pipeline of all  opportunities in Salesforce, and ensure visibility to support teams
• Exercise credit approval authority (non-LPO) established for certain credit products (i.e. ACH limits, Corporate Card exposures and other products containing credit risk)
• Exercise non-credit approval authority up to approved limits
• Maintain client contact in performing responsibilities as needed

Client Onboarding/Closing

• Manage