Associate, Commercial Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Chatham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Canadian bank as part of the Commercial Banking team, where you will provide essential support in client acquisition and relationship management. This role offers an opportunity to grow as a Relationship Manager while delivering tailored solutions to clients. Work within a culture that values collaboration and personal development, equipped with skills and tools necessary for success.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive pay

Banking benefits and health benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Social recognition program

Purpose Day for employee growth

Qualifications

• Experience in Agriculture is valued, especially given the rural location.
• Ability to communicate complex information meaningfully.

Responsibilities

• Support client acquisition and relationship management activities.
• Assist in evaluating business growth opportunities.
• Provide proposals for financial and strategic solutions.

Skills

Experience in financial statements

Valuation techniques

Cash flow analysis

Client relationship management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Job description

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

What you’ll be doing

You will join CIBC’s Commercial Banking team to provide support to account teams through client acquisition, relationship management, and credit management processes as well as providing transactional support for client-specific financing solutions. This role will prepare you for a rewarding career as a Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking, and strategic partner to some of Canada’s leading companies. You will be committed to 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.

How you’ll succeed

• Business development support – Assist Relationship Managers and Commercial Banking in coordinating activities through the sales cycle and liaising with other units of CIBC as necessary. Assist with the execution of business development initiatives and contribute to the achievement of growth targets by identifying business opportunities and developing financing solutions to meet the needs of the client.
• Research & evaluation – Assist in evaluating business growth opportunities through comprehensive industry, client, and prospect research. Prepare analyses in support of credit submissions including structuring and documentation.
• Client experience – Proactively assess your clients’ needs and propose solutions to meet those needs. Interact with assigned clients to facilitate prompt responses 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.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in financial statements and accounting principles including valuation techniques and cash flow analysis. Experience in Agriculture (either farming directly or supporting farming industries) is highly valued, especially given our rural location.
• You have a degree/diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You embrace and champion change. You continuously evolve your thinking and work methods to deliver your best.
• You're driven by collective success. You understand that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You value working in an inclusive team environment.
• Values matter to you. You bring your authentic self to work and live our core values: trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 aim to give you a meaningful career, not just a paycheck.

• We recognize you in meaningful ways, including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, health benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan, and MomentMakers, our social recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological tools facilitate collaboration and innovation to serve our clients better.

• We foster a culture where you can express your ambitions through initiatives like Purpose Day, a paid day off dedicated to your growth and development.

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We seek applicants with diverse abilities and provide accessible candidate experiences. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

• You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and, if applicable, possess a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete assessments and skills tests, such as simulations, coding, French proficiency, or MS Office. Our goal is to understand your full potential and share more about us.

Job Location

Chatham - 99 King Street West

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Banking