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CIBC Client Manager, Commercial Real Estate in Chicago, Illinois
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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)
What you'll be doing
As a member of the Commercial Banking team, you will work with our clients to create end-to-end financial solutions to help build a comprehensive approach to finance growth, manage cash flow, increase efficiency, and mitigate risk. As a Relationship Manager you will manage and grow a portfolio of Commercial Banking clients by proactively developing new business opportunities in the community and ensuring clients’ day-to-day banking needs are being met at the highest level. As a strategic partner to some of Canada’s leading companies you will be delivering flexible business solutions, dedicated business expertise and timely business advice to help clients realize their goals.
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.
Required Skills
Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in business development and prior experience in underwriting, structuring, loan closing, documentation, and portfolio management
Demonstrated success in attracting and retaining client relationships in accordance with the overall CRE business strategy
Strong working knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry best practices in risk management
Understanding of financial risks (i.e., credit, market and/or liquidity) and/or non-financial risks (i.e., operational, compliance, reputation, strategic), and of financial services businesses and products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Results oriented with a high degree of attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to operate strategically
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills including coaching, communication and change agility leadership
Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate up, down and laterally
Ability to provide credit expertise within Commercial Real Estate
Expected to be well versed in all key systems, applications, and models used including proficiency in Microsoft Office products with advanced knowledge of financial analysis and modeling
Attend industry events to maintain current market knowledge
How you'll succeed
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 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 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.
Who you are
You put our clients first. You engage with the purpose of finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it is the right thing to do.
You have demonstrated experience in Commercial or Business Banking, demonstrated business development skills, and a solid understanding of financial statements and account principles including valuation techniques and cash flow analysis. You have experience managing the credit quality of a portfolio of commercial banking clients that have credit needs, in the $250K-$5MM range, and/or complex cash management requirements.
You act like an owner. You thrive when you are empowered to take the initiative, go beyond, and deliver results.
You have a degree/diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.
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What CIBC Offers
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.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com
You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
IL-120 S LaSalle St, 11th Fl
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
40
Skills
Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Development, Business Opportunities, Cash Management, Client Relations, Client Relationship Management, Credit, Financial Advising, Portfolio Management, Results-Oriented, Strategic
At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.
Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.
Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.