Director/Executive Director Commercial Real Estate, Loan Syndications

CIBC • Chicago, IL

4d • 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.

Loan Syndications Underwriting and Portfolio Management Director or Executive Director will be responsible for independent management of the loan syndication origination and amendment process from origination to close, particularly on the largest and most complex credits, ensuring accuracy of underwriting and efficient execution of multi-bank transactions supporting the Commercial Real Estate line of business. Other responsibilities include supporting the team’s broader infrastructure initiatives, internal reporting and mentoring junior team members. The ideal professional for this highly analytical, detail-oriented and process-driven role is a resourceful, independent self-starter with a strong Commercial Real Estate credit background, fastidious attention to detail and solid relationship management skills. 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

• Strong Commercial Real Estate credit background
• Fastidious attention to detail
• Solid relationship management skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Client Service
• Credit Consulting
• Loan Syndications
• Market Research
• Regulatory Requirements
• Relationship Building
• Results-Oriented
• Risk Management
• Must be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
• May be asked to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office).

Nice To Haves

• Resourceful, independent self-starter

Responsibilities

• Independent management of the loan syndication origination and amendment process from origination to close, particularly on the largest and most complex credits, ensuring accuracy of underwriting and efficient execution of multi-bank transactions supporting the Commercial Real Estate line of business.
• Supporting the team’s broader infrastructure initiatives, internal reporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Develop new client relationships through business development activities, leveraging referral sources, existing clients and centers of influence.
• Actively monitor and manage these relationships by fully understanding our clients’ goals, purpose and the status of our clients’ business.
• Work with internal partners to connect clients with opportunities.
• Commit to building a profile in the Industry in order to leverage that profile into effective working relationships with new and existing clients and internal partners.
• Proactively assess your clients’ needs and propose solutions to deliver to meet those needs.
• Interact with assigned clients as necessary to facilitate prompt response to questions, enquiries or issues in order to provide “best in class” service.
• Apply acquired industry/company knowledge to the development of client/prospect proposals for financial and strategic solutions to meet client needs.
• Collaborating with external co-lenders.
• Preparing, distributing and communicating transaction information to co-lenders, including the preparation of transaction marketing materials (i.e. bank books, teasers, etc.) and management of our syndicated loan database.
• Arranging and participating in bank meetings with co-lenders (travel required), as well as collaborating with Agency Services to execute the syndication closing process.
• Producing complex reports for internal use, external data sharing, submission to senior management and various auditors.
• Critically reviewing underwriting, due diligence and legal documentation.
• Portfolio managing existing agented transactions and leading the amendment process on previously closed syndications.
• Role-modeling and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Maintaining market knowledge and industry awareness, and effectively communicating knowledge to others within CIBC.
• Works closely alongside the Co-Heads and Managers of Loan Syndications to develop new products and infrastructure enhancements.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
• Holidays
• 401(k)
• Competitive total rewards package
• Incentive compensation plan
• Discretionary bonus component
• Banking benefits
• 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: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed