Associé (e) , Programme des Associé (e) s des Groupe Entreprises – bilingue

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

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Commercial Banking Associate to support clients through a structured program. The role involves financial analysis, client interactions, and business development activities, providing opportunities to grow into a Relationship Manager position. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or business and be bilingual in French and English.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive pay

Banking benefits and a benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and English.
• Experience in evaluating financial statements and accounting principles.
• Strong communication skills for presenting detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Assist Relationship Managers with financing cycles and business development initiatives.
• Conduct research to evaluate business growth opportunities.
• Provide excellent client service by responding promptly to inquiries.

Skills

Business Development

Client Service

Portfolio Management

Customer Experience (CX)

Education

Degree/Diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting

Job description

Associate, Commercial Banking Associate Program - Bilingual page is loaded

Associate, Commercial Banking Associate Program - Bilingual

Apply locations Sherbrooke, QC time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 24, 2025 (4 days left to apply) job requisition id 2514232

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

When you become a Commercial Banking Associate, you will be joining a team that for more than a century has been helping businesses reach their full potential. Through a structured and comprehensive training program that includes classroom and on-the-job training, you will have the opportunity to learn how to deliver flexible business solutions and provide dedicated and timely business expertise to help clients realize their goals.

The Commercial Banking team supports our account teams through client acquisition, relationship management as well as transactional support for client-specific financing solutions. As an associate on the team, you will have an opportunity to learn the products, processes, networks and functions to enable and equip you to eventually progress to the Relationship Manager role and oversee your own portfolio of clients.

As a Commercial Banking Associate, you will be assisting our Commercial Banking Managers with their existing clients relationships as well as new financing transactions by providing quality financial and industry analysis as part of the deal team. You will also participate in all activities through the sales cycle in order to prepare you for the Relationship Manager role. You’ll have a chance to assist with business development initiatives with a focus on meeting growth targets. This means that you will work in identifying business opportunities and financing solutions to meet the needs of the client.

You’ll begin your journey with Orientation Activities to help you get acclimated to the team and role and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide the best possible experience to CIBC clients – we know there’s a learning curve and we’re here to help.

It’s hands-on, so you’ll get the real-life experience you need to rise to the challenge.

As an Associate you'll complete a number of training sessions related directly to the role including credit structuring, risk assessment, and cash management. You will have ongoing coaching and mentoring by your leaders and will be supported by a Program Manager who will lead virtual learning sessions, host touchpoints and guide Associates through this structured program.

You’ll have an opportunity to develop a number of soft skills including business development, negotiation and networking.

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 financing 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.
• You're fluent in French and English to serve our clients in the community.

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*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, 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 [e-mail]

• 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, French proficiency, 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

Sherbrooke-King&Belvedere

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Banking, Business Development, Business Opportunities, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Lending, Portfolio Management

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.