Manager, Commercial Credit Risk

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC in Toronto seeks a Manager of Commercial Credit Risk reporting to the Senior Director, Ontario Region. You will adjudicate a portfolio of Diversified Industries Commercial Banking borrowers and ensure sound credit practices with risk managers and business officers.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement—three days on-site and two remote—and requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong financial analysis, and MS Office proficiency to support sound credit decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of Commercial Credit Adjudication and/or Commercial Banking experience required.
• Strong credit risk management knowledge in lending products, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit applications and approve/decline within delegated lending authority; escalate to Senior Director when needed.
• Monitor risk and risk ratings; manage high risk/watch list accounts and action plans.
• Describe corrective measures and collaborate with Risk Management and lending teams to fulfill credit risk mandates.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Credit

Business Development

Credit Processes

Credit Risk Management

Ensure Compliance

Financial Analysis

Group Problem Solving

Portfolio Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance 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

As the Manager, Commercial Credit Risk reporting to the Senior Director, Credit Risk Management, Ontario Region, you will be responsible for managing the adjudication of a portfolio of Diversified Industries Commercial Banking borrowers. You will adjudicate credit applications within delegated lending authority and ensure that Commercial Banking partners exercise sound credit practices through periodic consultation and visits. You will also be required to liaise closely with CIBC business officers and other risk managers in managing credit risk transactions.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Assess credit applications - Review the financial history of applicants and assess exposure to the Bank from a risk/return perspective. You’ll also approve or decline all credit applications within the designated portfolio and refer accounts to the Senior Director only in those instances where sensitivities of a business or public relations nature necessitate discussions or disclosure at a more senior level.
• Monitor risk - Provide ongoing assessment of the portfolio, including the timely review of risk ratings, as well as the monitoring of action plans for high risk/watch list accounts and accounts that could potentially be added to the high risk/watch list accounts list.
• Establish action plans & prepare recommendations - Describe corrective measures to be implemented to address credit related issues, as well as develop corrective measures to address credit related issues and monitor the effectiveness of such measures. You’ll partner with Risk Management colleagues and line lending officers on credit risk management matters and assist the relationship managers and market leaders to recommend the best approach to fulfil their credit risk mandate.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate a minimum 3-5 years of experience in Commercial Credit Adjudication and/or Commercial Banking.
• It’s an asset if you have strong credit risk management expertise with knowledge in lending products, policies and guidelines, local and national market knowledge, and legislative and regulatory requirements-sufficient to provide value-added assistance with adjudication and processes.
• You have strong financial analysis skills and give meaning to data by investigating complex problems, interpreting financial reporting including bank statements, and communicating detailed information clearly to support sound credit adjudication and risk assessment.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• You have a degree in Business, Finance, and/or related field.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• 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 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]
• 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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 30th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Credit
• Business Development
• Credit Processes
• Credit Risk Management
• Ensure Compliance
• Financial Analysis
• Group Problem Solving
• Portfolio Management