Associate, Global Markets

CIBC • Toronto, ON

2d • 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. Reporting to the Head of Canadian Pension and Asset Manager Originations, you will be an integral member of CIBC’s Structured Solutions sales team. Your mandate is to originate and support the distribution of innovative structured finance products to Canadian pension funds and asset managers, driving business growth and strengthening client relationships. In this sales and origination role, you will support CIBC’s structured finance efforts by originating and executing complex transactions—including deals across private credit, securitization, SRTs, and fund finance solutions—specifically for Canadian pension funds and asset managers. You will be managing client relationships, providing dedicated support, and ensuring the successful distribution of structured finance products and coordinating with trading desks on transaction approval, execution, and risk management for both traditional and innovative structured finance products. This role will also allow you to facilitate smooth transactions by working closely with trading, internal operations, credit, treasury, legal, and onboarding teams. You will support business development by participating in client meetings, delivering presentations, generating value-added ideas, and streamlining daily sales operations to drive operational excellence within the Structured Solutions team. You will be engaging in continuous learning and sharing insights to foster a culture of improvement and innovation with occasional travel to meet clients and internal stakeholders. Your sales expertise, organizational skills, and commitment to CIBC’s values will be essential to your success in advancing CIBC’s structured finance initiatives with Canada’s leading institutional investors.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• Accomplished sales and origination professional with significant experience in capital markets.
• Direct exposure to structured finance products such as private credit, securitization, CLO arranging, Significant Risk Transfers (SRTs), and fund finance.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Bloomberg, Excel, PowerPoint, VBA, and general coding practices.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at building strong client and internal relationships.
• Continuous learner who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Highly developed communication skills, enabling articulation of complex concepts and solutions.
• Bring your real self to work and live CIBC’s values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Originate and support the distribution of innovative structured finance products to Canadian pension funds and asset managers.
• Originate and execute complex transactions across private credit, securitization, SRTs, and fund finance solutions.
• Manage client relationships and provide dedicated support.
• Ensure successful distribution of structured finance products.
• Coordinate with trading desks on transaction approval, execution, and risk management.
• Facilitate smooth transactions by working closely with trading, internal operations, credit, treasury, legal, and onboarding teams.
• Support business development by participating in client meetings, delivering presentations, and generating value-added ideas.
• Streamline daily sales operations to drive operational excellence within the Structured Solutions team.
• Engage in continuous learning and share insights to foster a culture of improvement and innovation.
• Support the team in proactively identifying and developing new sales opportunities across private credit, securitization, SRTs, and fund finance for institutional clients.
• Assist in the complete transaction lifecycle, including client engagement, internal approvals, negotiation, execution, booking, and risk management.
• Collaborate with relevant trading teams and other sales professionals to deliver tailored solutions.
• Partner with Capital Markets more broadly to maximize cross-product capabilities and ensure seamless execution.
• Provide timely product knowledge and market insights to clients.
• Continuously improve sales processes and share expertise to enhance the effectiveness of the Structured Solutions team.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level