Client Support Associate, Commercial Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce • Chicago, IL

1d • $60,000 - $75,000

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 The Client Support Associate primary purpose is to ensure objectives related to client service and support with CIBC’s internal portfolio management are met through servicing an assigned portfolio. Through client outreach and working with Commercial Relationship Managers (RM’s) and Portfolio Managers, the Client Services team is an important resource to ensuring client satisfaction and speedy resolution of client requests and transactions. Key Accountabilities: Responsible for outstanding customer service and managing client relationships. Responsible for timely and accurate processing of daily client requests (i.e., wires, cashier’s checks, internal transfers, account maintenance changes, etc.). Responsible for the validation, review and obtaining approval within authority of day-to-day transactions for clients within RM’s portfolio (i.e., loan advances, etc.). Support RM's by providing assistance with loan and deposit portfolios (i.e., reviewing transactions, providing accurate account information, daily decisioning of overdrafts, etc.). Act as a liaison between the client and the RM’s/operations/other supporting groups within the organization. Responsible for managing and maintaining complete and accurate client information in internal databases. Provide a superior level of customer service to clients by facilitating the resolution of loan or deposit issues. Maintain current knowledge of commercial Bank products, pricing, policy and procedures. Work with Governance & Controls teams (1Bs) to capture, escalate, review, and report on instances of fraud as defined by the Fraud Management Operating Model. Deter/detect/escalate unusual transactions or situations to US AML 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

• Analytical Skills – Interpret, validate and execute internal and external client requests by establishing new customer’s signing authorities or amending existing customer’s signing authorities for complex corporate structures, conducting reviews of existing files and correcting documentation gaps relating to either signing authorities or AML, discovered during the vetting process
• Client engagement - Focus on each client’s experience and connect on a personal level to make every interaction meaningful. Anticipate client needs and communicate promptly with your team to build trust and deepen client relationships.
• Identify activities, processes and opportunities to improve client experience.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.
• You are goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.
• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit .
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for outstanding customer service and managing client relationships.
• Responsible for timely and accurate processing of daily client requests (i.e., wires, cashier’s checks, internal transfers, account maintenance changes, etc.).
• Responsible for the validation, review and obtaining approval within authority of day-to-day transactions for clients within RM’s portfolio (i.e., loan advances, etc.).
• Support RM's by providing assistance with loan and deposit portfolios (i.e., reviewing transactions, providing accurate account information, daily decisioning of overdrafts, etc.).
• Act as a liaison between the client and the RM’s/operations/other supporting groups within the organization.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining complete and accurate client information in internal databases.
• Provide a superior level of customer service to clients by facilitating the resolution of loan or deposit issues.
• Maintain current knowledge of commercial Bank products, pricing, policy and procedures.
• Work with Governance & Controls teams (1Bs) to capture, escalate, review, and report on instances of fraud as defined by the Fraud Management Operating Model.
• Deter/detect/escalate unusual transactions or situations to US AML

Benefits

• At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.
• This role has an expected salary range of $60,000 - $75,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position.
• The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also 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.
• At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck. 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.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed