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:
The US Leveraged Finance Portfolio Management team works with financial sponsors and corporate clients of CIBC to provide leveraged finance solutions and lending capabilities. Our team works closely and has significant interaction with CIBC’s other US and Canadian teams, including Leveraged Finance Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, and Bank USA. US Leveraged Finance is part of CIBC Capital Markets. As an Associate on the US Leveraged Finance Portfolio Management Team, you will support the execution and onboarding of new sponsor backed leveraged loans, as well as managing the rapidly growing portfolio of borrowers. Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the execution of leveraged finance transactions including LBOs, Recapitalizations and Refinancings for new and existing clients
Support the drafting and preparation of cohesive and cogent pre-screen memos and credit approval packages, including developing well thought out credit strengths and risks with appropriate mitigants
Providing analytical and structuring support to senior professionals on the Leveraged Finance team including building cash flow models, risk rating models and return models
Working with internal partners to onboard new clients to the CIBC platforms
Providing ongoing coverage, advisory, and deal execution support for corporate issuing clients, in partnership with other CIBC professionals
Collaborating with Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Global Markets and other product partners to support borrowers
Monitoring and managing a portfolio of borrowers including providing quarterly, semi-annual and annual portfolio reviews and enterprise risk reporting
How You’ll Succeed:
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and take initiative.
Committed to client satisfaction and able to build relationships both internally and with clients
Highly analytical and detail oriented
Be a team player and mentor to junior members of the team
Willing to work extended hours in a high-pressure/high-reward environment.
Who You Are:
Degree educated
3-4 years of experience in leveraged finance, loan underwriting, investment banking or portfolio management
Highly knowledgeable in credit analysis, and accounting principles
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Digitally savvy, seeking out innovative solutions and adapting to new tools and trends.
You value collaboration and understand the power of an inclusive team that works together to create a shared vision.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $150,000-$185,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.
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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*, 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, 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
NY-300 Madison Ave., 8th FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
40Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Capital Markets, Credit Risk Management, Customer Experience (CX), Debt Capital Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, High Net Worth Individuals, People Management, Portfolio Management, Researching