Associate, Global Credit Financing

CIBC•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate on the Global Credit Financing (GCF) team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering financing solutions secured by credit assets, including private credit and broadly syndicated loans. You'll manage collateral data within the Loan Financing Platform (LFP), including borrowing bases, to support effective risk management across GCF’s credit asset exposures. Your technical expertise will enable you to respond to queries and generate accurate, timely reports, while also contributing to the build-out of the desk’s technology platform and tools. You’ll be a valued member of a close-knit deal team providing financing facilities to marquee private lenders, large asset managers, and sophisticated pension clients. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Clients, Sales/Distribution, Risk Management, Treasury, and other stakeholders during the screening process for new financing opportunities and respond to information requests. As part of a global, dynamic, and production-focused team based in Toronto, New York, and London, you’ll help drive innovation and excellence in credit asset financing. Please note, we are open to hiring at either Associate or Director level based on skills and experience. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

Requirements

Extensive technical expertise.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in technology and database management.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and VBA.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI and Databricks.
Familiarity with lender finance.
Growth mindset.
Exposure to lender finance, corporate lending, leveraged finance, corporate finance, risk management, credit portfolio management, loan warehousing, or CLO structures.
Superior communication and time management skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Enthusiasm for learning new skills and technologies.
Live CIBC values: trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified.
Valid work or study permit (where applicable).

Nice To Haves

Experience with third-party vendor products for the lender finance industry is an asset, but not required.
Curious and enjoy learning about the business and how it works.
Eager to develop new skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Manage collateral data within the Loan Financing Platform (LFP), including borrowing bases, to support effective risk management across GCF’s credit asset exposures.
Respond to queries and generate accurate, timely reports.
Contribute to the build-out of the desk’s technology platform and tools.
Collaborate with Clients, Sales/Distribution, Risk Management, Treasury, and other stakeholders during the screening process for new financing opportunities and respond to information requests.
Help drive innovation and excellence in credit asset financing.
Develop deep knowledge of the credit asset financing business and leverage technology to monitor and manage associated risks efficiently.
Ensure all relevant data is accurately imported and maintained in LFP.
Run routine and ad hoc reports for stakeholders.
Conduct correlation and overlap analysis on collateral pools.
Perform stress testing on the collateral portfolio.
Play an active role in building out technology platforms for GCF and credit asset financing, collaborating with internal developers and third-party partners.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance risk identification and data management.
Stay current on industry and economic developments to assess potential impacts on collateral assets.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of regulatory issues, CIBC policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Work within CIBC’s corporate governance practices to ensure all potential risks are appropriately addressed, and legal, reputational, and shareholder objectives are met.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day: a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development