Associate: Commercial Real Estate Underwriter

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What you’ll be doing

The primary purpose of the position is to ensure objectives related to credit underwriting for new loan origination activities.  The position is responsible for producing consistent new deal underwriting which analyzes, presents and ultimately mitigates risk for any new credit that is being recommended for approval by US CRE. The position is ultimately accountable for all material presented throughout the loan origination life-cycle. The position will work in close collaboration with their assigned Client Management, Asset Management and Debt Products teams.   The role has both external and internal responsibilities including direct engagement with Syndications and Capital Markets, amongst others. The position will have direct borrower interaction and will be responsible for maintaining the client-focused nature of the CRE business. 

• Developing expertise in all aspects of the credit life cycle (i.e. underwriting, loan presentations, closing, etc.)
• Accountable for accuracy of loan approval documents prepared
• Prepare materials  presented for pre-screen by assigned Client Management (CM) team
• Exercise non-credit approval authority up to approved limits
• Stay current on industry/market conditions, ensuring policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines (identification of emerging issues) remain up to date and adjust or recommend changes to procedures and standards as appropriate
• Recommend appropriate risk ratings in collaboration with DP Team Lead
• Understand CIBC appetite/limit capacity for deal-specific attributes including business execution, security, HVCRE, etc.

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

• Compliance – You will participate in the loan administration processes in place by conducting renewals and annual reviews of various credits. Comply with all applicable Bank and industry policies, guidelines and controls, including ensuring that all mandatory training is completed.

• Risk Management – You will gather, review and critically assess third-party due diligence reports on a property, such as property assessments, environmental assessments, property fitness assessments and construction cost consultant reports.

• Coordination – You will be the liaison between the central credit department (CPS) and the Client Managers. You will also act as a liaison between Collateral Analysts (CMA), Client Managers and clients in the preparation of letters of credit, Visa Enterprises etc.

• Experience - The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years' experience underwriting deals within the commercial real estate vertical.

Who you are

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.

• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way

• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.

• You have a degree/diploma in Business Administration, Finance or Property Management.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – accountability.

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