Associate, Corporate Banking

What you'd do

• Strategic Initiatives - Support the development and execution of priority initiatives across Corporate Banking, including business transformation and operating model improvements, management reporting and performance management enhancements, AI and technology-enabled productivity initiatives, process redesign and automation opportunities, strategic growth and business development initiatives, and executive presentations, briefing notes and governance materials.
• You'll help move initiatives from concept to implementation, coordinating stakeholders, tracking progress and ensuring key priorities remain on track.
• Balance Sheet & Credit Portfolio Optimization - Support the design and execution of strategies intended to improve capital efficiency, portfolio performance and balance sheet utilization, including loan distribution strategies, forward flow and risk-sharing arrangements, secondary loan sales, credit portfolio optimization initiatives, risk transfer solutions, private credit and institutional investor partnerships, and portfolio analytics and business case development.
• The role will involve evaluating opportunities, preparing analysis and supporting discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytics & Decision Support - Perform financial, portfolio and strategic analysis, build management reports, dashboards and executive materials, develop business cases and recommendations for senior management, monitor initiative performance and track key outcomes, and synthesize large volumes of information into concise, actionable insights.
• Project Management & Coordination - Coordinate work across Treasury, Finance, Risk, Legal, Operations and Technology, manage action plans, timelines, dependencies and deliverables, support working groups, steering committees and executive forums, and identify and escalate risks, issues and decision points.
• 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.

What they want

• You have relevant experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Treasury, Capital Markets, Strategy, Management Consulting, or Corporate Finance.
• Experience in corporate lending, portfolio management or capital markets.
• Degree/diploma in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline. It's an asset if you have completed a credit training program, hold or are working toward a CFA, CPA, or MBA designation.
• You give meaning to data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Demonstrated experience in advanced Excel, PowerPoint, financial analysis, and data analytics.
• Experience building and analyzing financial models, AI or business intelligence tools.
• You know that details matter.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities