Senior Director, Corporate Credit Risk

Overview 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 As Senior Director, Corporate Credit Risk, you will form an integral part of the Corporate Credit team and are accountable to the Vice-President, Corporate Credit US, Global Credit Risk Management for the management and adjudication of a Corporate Loan portfolio focused on US and Canadian credits from Consumer Industrial and Telecom, Power and Utilities, Project Finance and Infrastructure, and Leveraged Lending portfolios. In addition, Corporate Credit provides advice and counsel to its Line of Business partners in fulfillment of the corporate credit risk components of their strategic plans. You will work closely and collaboratively with our business partners to understand, measure and monitor risk and adhere to CIBC’s policies in order to maintain a risk profile that is consistent with a prudently run financial institution. 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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. How You’ll Succeed Collaborate - Develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with line of business partners. Knowledge - Develop a high level of knowledge of industry sectors or business lines covered, and provide advice to executives on relevant matters. Meetings - Attend client meetings with front-line relationship managers as appropriate. Advise - Provide constructive advice and guidance to relationship managers on credit transactions, within CIBC’s credit policies and guidelines and CIBC’s risk appetite. Compliance - Demonstrate a keen understanding of current and developing regulatory issues, as well as CIBC credit policies, guidelines and procedures. Risk Management - Effectively utilize CIBC risk rating methodologies to ensure an objective and accurate assessment of risk in credit transactions. Consult - Provide consulting and assistance as a subject matter expert to influence the development, implementation and management of policies and programs related to the sector(s) covered. Who You Are You can demonstrate experience. A seasoned credit professional with Corporate Banking experience, managing large corporate credit deals with a focus on Consumer Industrial and Telecom, Power and Utilities industries. It’s an asset if you have credit risk experience. You can demonstrate knowledge. You have deep industry knowledge of Consumer Industrial and Telecom, Power and Utilities industries in both Canada and the US. You have a degree. In Business/Finance/Accounting, MBA and/or equivalent. You're motivated 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 give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way. 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 know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making. You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity. Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability. 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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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 CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency). We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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 Toronto-81 Bay, 30th Floor Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Credit Decisions, Credit Policies, Credit Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, People Management, Reporting and Analysis #J-18808-Ljbffr