Director/Executive Director Commercial Real Estate, Loan Syndications

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

Reporting to the Head of Underwriting and Portfolio Management, the Loan Syndications Underwriting and Portfolio Management Director or Executive Director will be responsible for independent management of the loan syndication origination and amendment process from origination to close, particularly on the largest and most complex credits, ensuring accuracy of underwriting and efficient execution of multi-bank transactions. Other responsibilities include supporting the team’s broader infrastructure initiatives, internal reporting and mentoring junior team members. The ideal professional for this highly analytical, detail-oriented and process-driven role is a resourceful, independent self-starter with a strong Commercial Real Estate credit background, fastidious attention to detail and solid relationship management skills.

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

• Relationship building - Develop new client relationships through business development activities, leveraging referral sources, existing clients and centers of influence. Actively monitor and manage these relationships by fully understanding our clients’ goals, purpose and the status of our clients’ business.

• Teamwork - Work with internal partners to connect clients with opportunities. Commit to building a profile in the Industry in order to leverage that profile into effective working relationships with new and existing clients and internal partners.

• Client experience - Proactively assess your clients’ needs and propose solutions to deliver to meet those needs. Interact with assigned clients as necessary to facilitate prompt response to questions, enquiries or issues in order to provide “best in class” service. Apply acquired industry/company knowledge to the development of client/prospect proposals for financial and strategic solutions to meet client needs.

Who You Are

• Collaborating with external co-lenders.

• Preparing, distributing and communicating transaction information to co-lenders, including the preparation of transaction marketing materials (i.e. bank books, teasers, etc.) and management of our syndicated loan database.

• Arranging and participating in bank meetings with co-lenders (travel required), as well as collaborating with Agency Services to execute the syndication closing process.

• Producing complex reports for internal use, external data sharing, submission to senior management and various auditors.

• Critically reviewing underwriting, due diligence and legal documentation.

• Portfolio managing existing agented transactions and leading the amendment process on previously closed syndications.

• This position is highly involved in role-modeling and mentoring junior members of the team.

• Maintaining market knowledge and industry awareness, and effectively communicating knowledge to others within CIBC.

• Works closely alongside the Head of Underwriting and/or Head of Sales to develop new products and infrastructure enhancements.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $180,000 - $200,000.00 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 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.

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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

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• 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, 7th Fl

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Client Service, Credit Consulting, Loan Syndications, Market Research, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Building, Results-Oriented, Risk Management