Analyst, Project Finance & Infrastructure, Corporate Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•New York, NY

About The Position

The Analyst supports CIBC’s US Project Finance & Infrastructure team in executing new lending opportunities, with responsibility increasing as experience and ability develop. The role involves financial modeling and analysis, including analysis of counterparty financial statements; due diligence on new transactions; and preparing materials to present proposed transactions to management and the credit group. The Analyst also supports senior coverage team members with marketing materials, pitch books, and industry reports. The Analyst works with internal product groups and stakeholders, including Credit & Risk Management, Environmental Risk Management, AML and KYC, and loan processing and administration. The role also supports transaction closings, ongoing monitoring of booked assets and the loan book, annual reviews, waiver and amendment requests, and collection and analysis of market data.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience.
A positive track record in energy and/or non-energy infrastructure finance.
Experience building and working with financial models.
Strong financial modeling and financial analysis skills.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to contribute positively to a strong team culture and thrive in an intense, energetic environment involving multiple deals and responsibilities.
Ability to adapt to change, work collaboratively, and embrace evolving technologies and tools.
Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and, where applicable, hold a valid work or study permit.

Responsibilities

Support deal teams in executing new lending opportunities.
Build and work with financial models and perform financial analysis, including analysis of counterparty financial statements.
Assist with due diligence on new transactions.
Prepare materials for presenting transactions to management and the credit group.
Assist in closing transactions by managing internal processes and liaising with external consultants, advisors, and legal counsel.
Interface with internal product groups, including rates, commodities, debt capital markets, and investment banking, and with internal stakeholders such as Credit & Risk Management, Environmental Risk Management, AML and KYC, and loan processing and administration.
Assist senior coverage team members in preparing marketing materials, pitch books, industry reports, and internal reports.
Monitor booked assets and the loan book, including annual reviews and waiver or amendment requests.
Collect, assemble, and analyze market data.