Senior Client Manager - Commercial Real Estate

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce • Chicago, IL

14d • $170,000 - $190,000 • 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 experienced and strategic Client/Relationship Manager to assist in leading our nationwide residential real estate lending platform. This pivotal role involves identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and executing complex loan structures across the residential sector. The successful candidate will leverage an extensive network within public and large private homebuilding firms, residential real estate fund managers, and institutional investment firms to drive portfolio growth and optimize returns. This position demands deep market expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of sourcing and managing high-value transactions. 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 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 have demonstrated experience in the following areas: 15 + years of experience in real estate lending, with a strong focus on the residential sector.
• Strategic Deal Sourcing & Relationship Management: Cultivate and leverage an established network of C-suite executives and key decision-makers at public/private homebuilders, fund managers, and institutional real estate firms to generate a consistent pipeline of residential investment opportunities nationwide.
• Proven track record of success in sourcing, negotiating, and closing complex real estate transactions.
• Extensive, established network of industry relationships with key players in public/private homebuilding and residential fund management across the U.S.
• Exceptional financial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Outstanding negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex deal structures to diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel nationwide to meet with partners, inspect properties, and attend industry conferences.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You have a degree/diploma in Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field required; an MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of real estate private equity fund structures, capital market dynamics, and institutional investor expectations is preferred.
• You have a degree/diploma in Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Real Estate, or a related field required; an MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Relationship building - 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.
• Teamwork - Work with internal partners to connect clients with opportunities. Commit to building a profile in the local business community in order to leverage that profile into effective working relationships with new and existing clients and internal partners.
• Client experience - 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.

Benefits

• At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package.
• This role has an expected salary range of $170,000 - $190,000 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees