Offshore CLA Operations Liaison

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

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide day-to-day management, guidance, and support to the offshore team.
• Set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Process Oversight

• Ensure all process deliverables are met with high quality and within agreed timelines.
• Identify process gaps and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and resolve operational issues.

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the main point of contact between the Chicago office, the offshore team, and the borrower.
• Facilitate regular meetings, status updates, and feedback sessions with both onshore and offshore stakeholders.
• Escalate critical issues promptly and ensure timely resolution.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular reports for senior management.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role.  You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Who You Are

• Knowledge of the legal, financial, construction, business, and managerial aspects of real estate banking.
• BA or BS in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Architectural, Engineering or Construction Management
• 10+ years’ experience in real estate finance with a commercial bank, mortgage lender, investment bank, equity fund, or major development company
• Liaison with CIBC Real Estate Loan Syndication group and participant banks regarding progress of draw requests

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At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 for the 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 may also include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits

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

IL-120 S LaSalle St

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Group Problem Solving, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Reporting and Analysis, Risk Assessments, Risk Monitoring