Senior Director, Energy Corporate Credit Risk Management

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Senior Director for Corporate Credit Risk Management, focusing on Energy sector clients. This role involves close collaboration with business partners, advising on credit transactions, and managing complex credit deals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, be driven by collective success, and have industry knowledge, particularly in Oil and Gas.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive pay

Defined benefit pension plan

Vacation offering and well-being support

Employee share purchase plan

MomentMakers recognition program

Flexible work arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience managing large and complex corporate credit deals required.
• Ability to build trusting partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Energetic approach towards relationship management in financial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate and manage corporate credits focusing on Energy sector.
• Provide advisory to line partners on credit transactions.
• Analyze and report on industry trends for risk management.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Credit

Credit Adjudication

Credit Analysis

Credit Risk Management

Relationship Management

Structured Credit

Education

Master's Degree in relevant field

CFA Charterholder

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

The Senior Director will report to the Vice-President, Corporate Credit Risk Management, who is responsible for the management and adjudication of US and Canadian Corporate Banking, and Canadian Commercial Banking Credits. The focus will be on Energy (Oil & Gas) and Energy-related clients.

The Senior Director will form an integral part of the team adjudicating and managing credits within this portfolio.In addition,the group provides advice and counsel to its Line of Business partners in fulfillment of the Corporate and Commercial Credit Risk components of their strategic plans.You’ll work closely and collaboratively with our business partners to understand, measure and monitor risk and adhere to CIBC’s policies in order to maintain a risk profile that is consistent with a prudently run financial institution.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Client relationship management & collaboration – Demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships and work collaboratively with line of business partners. Develop a high level of knowledge of the Energy sector and Capital Markets business lines, and provide advice to executives on relevant matters. Attend client meetings with front-line relationship managers as appropriate and be able to consult and assist as a subject matter expert to influence the development, implementation and management of policies and programs related to the sector(s) covered.

• Client advice - Provide constructive advice and guidanceto relationship managers on credit transactions, within CIBC’s credit policies and guidelines and CIBC’s risk appetite.

• Analyze, report & present – Contribute to and participate in presentations to senior management and other stakeholders, analyzing the portfolio, emerging risks and industry trends.

• Risk management & compliance - Demonstrate a keen understanding of current and developing regulatory issues, as well as CIBC credit policies, guidelines and procedures. Effectively utilize CIBC risk rating methodologies to ensure an objective and accurate assessment of risk in credit transactions.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience in managing large and complex corporate credit deals, and possess superior analytical and communication skills. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to build trusting and respectful partnerships with stakeholders from different groups and at different levels across the organization. It’s an asset if you have Energy industry experience (lending or firsthand), a relevant Master’s Degree or are CFA Charterholder.

• 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.

• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.

• You understand success is in the details. You notice things that other’s don’t, and you use critical thinking skills to help inform your analysis and credit recommendations.

• Values matter to you. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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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, 30th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Credit, Credit Adjudication, Credit Analysis, Credit Decisions, Credit Policies, Credit Risk Management, Credit Structuring, Financial Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Oil and Gas Industry, Oil Energy, People Management, Relationship Management, Reporting and Analysis, Structured Credit