Analyst/Associate, Fixed Income, Currency and Commodity

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This Analyst position is primarily for Fixed Income, Currency and Commodity coverage. Under the guidance of the business leader, the individual will be responsible for client coverage out of CIBC - Chicago and support a multi-product desk. This role will include an assigned client portfolio and will require the pricing, execution, and booking of trades. It will also include serving as a productive team member and helping as a backup for others. An essential part of the function will be to ensure coordination with Commercial Banking. At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement will be discussed at the time of your interview. This role operates in a high-energy trading floor environment.

Requirements

University degree in Business/Economics (or equivalent) with 0-3 years of experience in the industry
Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets
Ability to generate creative (out-of-the box) insights that differentiate CIBC from competition
Teamwork – work within the sales/trading organization
Business unit must achieve annual revenue / notional targets in an extremely competitive environment
Developing productive relationships with “clients”, both internal and external
Maximizing new business opportunities, which requires a quick response to changing priorities and information
Developing and maintaining current knowledge in one’s product area
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank’s strategic goals
Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements
Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional business-specific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings
Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC’s policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls, and where applicable, assist in the resolution of same
Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders
Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC’s reputation as a leading financial institution
Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Business
Client Consultations
Client Onboarding
Client Prospecting
Client Service
Customer Engagement
Global Market
Hiring
Identifying Opportunities
Risk Management
Sales
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Total Rewards
Wealth Management

Nice To Haves

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).

Responsibilities

Executes the sales function, ensuring that all transactions are executed in accordance with established risk management strategies and risk parameters
Contribute to the team orientated culture
Enhance the ability to monitor, scrutinize, measure and mitigate risks
Ensure adherence to policy
Keep up to date with market trends
Work closely with Commercial Banking to identify new clients & opportunities
Actively promote/market new concepts, products and services
Act as an information source on regulations, processes and procedures to other areas of CIBC and provide value-added consulting
Ensure that recommendations and opinions offered to clients are in compliance with legislation and policies of CIBC
Champion CIBC values, and provide support in a manner consistent with the highest quality standards and CIBC objectives
Partner with trading, risk, origination and structuring teams across the firm to enhance CIBC’s functional capabilities
Liaise with Commercial Banking