Associate/Director, U.S. Structuring

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce•New York, NY

16h•Onsite

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. This role involves assisting in the development and execution of structured finance transactions for CIBC’s institutional clients. These transactions are designed to achieve targeted leverage objectives and may be structured across a variety of formats, including loans, total return swaps (TRS), repurchase agreements (repo), credit default swaps (CDS), and rated secured or unsecured bonds.

Requirements

Degree educated (BA or equivalent)
At least 2-5 years’ experience in the industry
Knowledge of structured finance solutions
Experience in closing highly structured transactions
Cash flow modelling skills
Term sheet preparation skills for structured finance transactions
Strong PowerPoint skills to deliver content for CIBC institutional clients
Strategic thinking capability with ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities
In-depth understanding of governance and regulatory requirements as it relates to Global Markets
Highly developed interpersonal and networking skills
Advanced communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
Values matter to you
Bring your real self to work and live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability
Be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified
Where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

Nice To Haves

Experience with insurance solutions
Fourth-trigger CDS a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in development of term sheets for credit focused financing transactions, private placements and risk syndication transactions
Assist in development of cash flow modelling for credit focused financing transactions, private placements and risk syndication transactions
Develop marketing decks for capital markets/treasury functions of alternative focused clients/credit asset managers/sponsors
Assist in research of bank regulatory capital/insurance regulatory capital for structured finance transactions to get optimal capital treatment for CIBC and insurance clients
Assist in preparation of borrowing base templates for structured finance transactions
Research markets and products to produce insightful content for CIBC management and clients
Assist in doc negotiation for transactions