Associate, Commercial Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is seeking a Commercial Banking professional to support account teams in client acquisition, relationship management and credit processes, with a path to Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking, for Canada\'s major companies. You will help deliver flexible banking solutions and timely business advice.

Work arrangement details (on-site vs remote) will be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial statements and cash flow analysis.
• Ability to interpret accounting principles and valuation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Managers throughout the sales cycle.
• Assist with credit submissions including structuring and documentation.
• Research industry and client prospect opportunities.
• Provide timely responses and best-in-class service to clients.
• Develop financing solutions aligned with client needs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Banking

Business Development

Client Service

Financial Advising

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Portfolio Management

Researching

Results-Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

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 on 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, 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.
• You have a degree/diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or 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 you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You embrace and champion change.
• You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• You’re driven by collective success.
• You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one.
• You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• Values matter to you.
• You bring your real self to work and you live our 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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. *Subject to 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 [e-mail] CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency). We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

Expected End Date 2026-09-15 Job Location 126 Wellington St W, Suite 303 Employment Type Regular Weekly Hours 37.5 Skills Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Development, Client Service, Financial Advising, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Portfolio Management, Researching, Results-Oriented 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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.