Analyst, Corporate Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce • Houston, TX

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 a member of the Oil & Gas team, you’ll work in a fast-paced organization where you’ll make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives. As an Analyst, you’ll provide corporate credit analysis and transactional support within Corporate Banking. You will assist with managing the credit relationship between CIBC’s wholesale bank and our U.S. clients that are engaged in the exploration and production (upstream; reserve-based lending and covenant based investment grade), midstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. You’ll maintain an awareness of the client, company, industry, regulatory issues, relevant economic/political trends and client needs, as well as tailoring coverage and financing solutions to meet client needs. You’re flexible to work hours as needed to help deliver a great client experience, which may include evenings and weekends. 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.

Requirements

• You can demonstrate experience with: Bachelor’s degree in Business, C.P.A. or C.F.A.; previous corporate finance, energy-specific corporate lending experience is preferred
• Knowledge of the U.S. energy sector (upstream, midstream, refining) and US reserve based lending practices is preferred
• Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including cash flow analysis
• Ability to work well and excel in a team environment
• Thorough understanding of Corporate Finance theories and practices, well-developed financial analysis skills, including financial modeling
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Well-developed organizational skills in order to respond to shifting priorities on several simultaneous projects
• Demonstrated job commitment including a willingness to work extended hours and personal flexibility and adaptability in order to meet client requirements
• Develop financial models to assist in structuring transactions and perform sensitivity analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills in order to convey factual and conceptual information to others and promote the interests of CIBC
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• You’re digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're driven 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 create a shared vision.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• previous corporate finance, energy-specific corporate lending experience is preferred
• Knowledge of the U.S. energy sector (upstream, midstream, refining) and US reserve based lending practices is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit and financial analysis, both for existing clients and on new financing opportunities
• Research and analyze information and draft credit proposals in conjunction with Associates, Directors, Executive Directors and/or the Managing Director
• Establish and maintain contact with clients throughout the due diligence process to obtain/provide information and advice, conduct interviews and relay information regarding the process and CIBC’s requirements
• Assist in analyzing, structuring and documenting new loan transactions
• Is familiar with appropriate due diligence criteria and effectively conducts such analysis and investigation to provide CIBC with an appropriate “due diligence defense” under applicable securities legislation
• Organize presentations to potential clients, assisting in the development of presentation information
• Follow up credit-related customer queries and customer service-related matters not otherwise covered by Credit Processing Services. Acts as liaison with officers of Credit Processing Services
• Liaise with other units of CIBC, CIBC Wholesale Banking and Risk Management in preparing credit reviews and proposals for clients’ financing needs
• Oversee and/or participate in the conduct of research and collection of information to assist in the identification and analysis of potential business transactions
• Assist in the on-going monitoring of the terms and conditions of approved credit arrangements and appropriately identifies any relevant changes in the financial condition/business of a client
• Ensure that recommendation and opinions offered to clients are in compliance with legislation and at all times maintains the professional standards and policies of CIBC

Benefits

• At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.
• The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees