Director, Commercial Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is searching for a Director in Commercial Banking in Toronto, focusing on developing client relationships and business opportunities. This role emphasizes strong credit management skills and the ability to provide strategic financial solutions to medium-sized businesses, aligning with the bank's performance culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Health benefits program

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

Social recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial banking and proven business development skills.
• Advanced knowledge of risk and credit portfolio management.
• Established profile in the local business community.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of commercial banking clients.
• Lead business development activities and foster community relationships.
• Structure, negotiate and document credit arrangements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Banking

Business Development

Customer Experience (CX)

Financial Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

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Director, Commercial Banking

Apply locations Toronto, ON time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 3, 2025 (11 days left to apply) job requisition id 2514616

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

This position is an ideal choice for experienced candidates with developed business credit management skills, a depth of experience in working with commercial banking clients and a passion for working in a client-centric environment that aligns to a strong performance culture. As a Director, Commercial Banking (Individual Contributor), you will join CIBC to 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.Your role will not be just to be a banker — you will be a banking partner, a true champion for our clients’ businesses, who will be committed to delivering on flexible business solutions, dedicated business expertise and timely business advice to help our 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 – Lead business development activities with prospective and key CIBC clients and represent CIBC in the business community to ensure relationships are developed, solidified and fostered.
• Relationship Building – Impacting your community, and show clients they’re appreciated by engaging in marketing and outreach activities. Develop new client relationships through your business development activist leveraging referral sources, existing clients and centers of influence.
• Credit Management – Structure, negotiate and document credit and cash management arrangements with clients and prospects that meet client needs.
• Client Focus - Create an environment which fosters an exceptional service culture, supports partnering behavior and capitalizes on individuals’ expertise to provide “best in class” service and overall relationship management to our clients.
• Collaborate -Connect clients with opportunities. Develop 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.

Who You Are

• You have experience in commercial banking, proven business development skills, advanced knowledge of risk and credit portfolio management, and highly developed negotiating skills. You have demonstrated selling skills including an ability to identify financial advisory opportunities with clients. You have a demonstrated ability to identify and address deteriorating credit issues.
• You put our clients first. You have well-developed client and relationship management skills. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions.
• You have an established profile in the local business community. You have knowledge of a diverse marketplace and the needs of medium-sized businesses.
• You have a Bachelor’s Degree 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.

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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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.

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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*, 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

Toronto-81 Bay, 10th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Banking, Business Development, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Management, Relationship Building

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