Director, Corporate Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce • New York, NY

116d • $200,000

About The Position

The Director - Diversified Financials/Specialty Finance & Insurance will sit within US Corporate Banking's Non-Bank Financial Institutions ("NBFI") Group and report to the senior coverage bankers. In this role the banker will be responsible for deal execution, managing underwriting and supporting senior coverage bankers for client engagement. The Banker will cover a diversified portfolio of US NBFI Clients with an emphasis on Specialty Finance and Insurance sectors. The banker will work with partners across Capital Markets to deliver CIBC's product suite and position CIBC to provide solutions and win new opportunities. Where appropriate the banker will develop primary client relationships and drive business development. As a key member of the team, the banker will assist in developing and advancing the US NBFI strategy in alignment with CIBC's overall strategic objectives for growing the Capital Markets business.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years' experience and a demonstrated knowledge within the US Non-Bank Financial Institutions sector.
• General understanding of the relevant core banking products for NBFI clients (Corporate Finance, Hedging, Trade Finance, DCM, ECM, Global Markets products, etc.).
• Strong skills in corporate finance, credit underwriting and analysis.
• Ability to manage deal processes and engagement with risk, legal and other deal support providers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to lead the production of supporting materials with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and proactively within a fast paced environment.
• Proven ability to engage with business leadership and stakeholders in credit risk management.
• Entrepreneurial flair combined with the ability to assist in advancing the broader U.S. NBFI business strategy.
• Highly effective team player, both functionally and regionally, and able to work well in a matrix structure and with cross-border stakeholders.
• Maintain or obtain within 90 days of hire: FINRA Series 79, 63 and SIE registrations.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Managing the deal execution process and supporting senior bankers in client coverage.
• Support, and lead where appropriate, engagement for developing and cultivating new client relationships in order to expand CIBC's US NBFI brand and franchise.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans.
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation).
• Holidays.
• 401(k).
• Competitive salary and incentive pay.
• Banking benefits.
• 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: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree