Executive Director, Corporate Credit Risk

CIBC•New York, NY

2d•$265,000 - $310,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Executive Director II, Corporate Credit Risk, you will form an integral part of the Corporate Credit team and will be accountable to the Vice-President, US Corporate Credit, Global Credit Risk Management for the management and adjudication of a Corporate Loan portfolio focused on US Diversified, Power and Utilities, Project Finance and Infrastructure, and Leveraged Lending credits. As a senior credit risk adjudicator, your role will focus on the Project Finance and Infrastructure Industry, while supporting the other industries in the portfolio. In addition, Corporate Credit will provide advice and counsel to Line of Business partners in fulfillment of the corporate credit risk components of strategic plans. You will work closely and collaboratively with our business partners to understand, measure, and monitor risk and adhere to CIBC’s policies in order to maintain a risk profile that is consistent with a prudently run financial institution. At CIBC, we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 3 - 4 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Requirements

A seasoned credit professional with Corporate Banking experience, managing large corporate credit deals with a focus on Project Finance and Infrastructure, and having some experience the other industries in our portfolio.
Deep Project Finance and Infrastructure credit structuring knowledge, ranging from Ports, Toll Roads, Digital Infrastructure and LNG to Wind and Solar projects.
Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting, MBA and/or equivalent.
Analytical Thinking
Credit Decisions
Credit Policies
Credit Risk Management
Financial Analysis
Group Problem Solving
Lending
Long Term Planning
People Management
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting and Analysis
Be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Nice To Haves

Credit risk experience

Responsibilities

Form an integral part of the Corporate Credit team and will be accountable to the Vice-President, US Corporate Credit, Global Credit Risk Management for the management and adjudication of a Corporate Loan portfolio focused on US Diversified, Power and Utilities, Project Finance and Infrastructure, and Leveraged Lending credits.
Focus on the Project Finance and Infrastructure Industry, while supporting the other industries in the portfolio.
Provide advice and counsel to Line of Business partners in fulfillment of the corporate credit risk components of strategic plans.
Work closely and collaboratively with our business partners to understand, measure, and monitor risk and adhere to CIBC’s policies in order to maintain a risk profile that is consistent with a prudently run financial institution.
Develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with line of business partners.
Develop a high level of knowledge of industry sectors or business lines covered, and provide advice to executives on relevant matters.
Attend client meetings with front-line relationship managers as appropriate.
Provide constructive advice and guidance to relationship managers on credit transactions, within CIBC’s credit policies and guidelines and CIBC’s risk appetite.
Demonstrate a keen understanding of current and developing regulatory issues, as well as CIBC credit policies, guidelines and procedures.
Effectively utilize CIBC risk rating methodologies to ensure an objective and accurate assessment of risk in credit transactions.
Provide consulting and assistance as a subject matter expert to influence the development, implementation and management of policies and programs related to the sector(s) covered.