Commercial Banking Associate

CIBC • Chicago, IL

7d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

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 We are seeking an Associate to join the Healthcare Lending team. This role supports portfolio management of the existing Healthcare Lending business, evaluation of new lending opportunities, market and industry research, and maintenance of strong client relationships. The successful candidate will have a post-secondary degree in finance, business or a related field, strong analytical and organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Prior experience in healthcare lending or commercial lending is considered an asset. 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

• You have 3+ years of demonstrated experience in Commercial Banking
• You have developed knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry best practices in risk management
• You are a strong team player and able to work with productively with colleagues towards common goals
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are a strong analytical and problem solving skills
• You are results oriented with a high degree of attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in healthcare lending or commercial lending is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and opine on the financial statements of borrowers and prospects, evaluating their overall condition and viability using CIBC’s financial models.
• Engage with clients and prospects to collect routine information and address ongoing portfolio management requirements.
• Prepare loan presentations and credit approval documentation for all required credit actions
• Complete risk analyses of borrowers and prospects using the CIBC risk rating model
• Manage CIBC’s client relationship database for existing transactions and future prospects
• Develop skills to appropriately structure deals including setting covenants and reporting requirements
• Conduct market research comparing clients to local market peers

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level