Sr. Manager, Business Banking

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution is seeking a Senior Manager & Team Lead in Business Banking to develop and lead a team focused on high-complexity business clients. This role involves driving portfolio growth and providing exceptional service while fostering a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in Business Banking and proven leadership skills, ideally with a relevant degree.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee share purchase plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse, high-performing teams.
• Familiarity with Business Banking or Commercial Banking, including credit structuring and cash management.
• Strong client and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and lead a high-performing team for business clients.
• Drive growth by developing new business and credit management opportunities.
• Create a positive work environment through effective leadership.

Skills

Budgeting

Business Banking

Business Development

Cash Management

Client Service

Communication

Data Analysis

Financial Advising

Leadership

Relationship Management

Sales

Education

Undergraduate degree/diploma in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Overview

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 strengths and ambitions, empowering you to make a meaningful impact and be valued for who you are and what you contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Senior Manager & Team Lead, Business Banking – responsible for building, developing and leading a team of Relationship Managers, Business Advisors and/or Associate Business Advisors to meet the needs of our high-complexity business clients. Drive growth by providing advice/services on a broad range of business products. Accountable for growing the portfolio by proactively developing new business, credit and cash management opportunities in the community, including end-to-end credit management, to meet/exceed the portfolio financial plan. Ensure we provide the right products and solutions to meet our clients’ goals. Build a capable and motivated team through proactive talent management, create a positive work environment, ensure effective operations, controls and compliance, and promote CIBC to deliver superior client experiences and growth that exceeds peers.

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

• Leadership – Provide active leadership and hands-on coaching to a team in executing and managing client relationships, including the delivery of credit and cash management services. Create an environment that fosters an exceptional relationship culture, supports partnering behaviour, and leverages individuals’ expertise to provide best-in-class service and overall relationship management. Build team and individual capabilities to meet job standards, including credit skills.
• Relationship Management – Develop new client relationships through business development activities leveraging referrals, existing clients and centres of influence. Understand client goals and status, lead business development, and represent CIBC in the community to build relationships. Attend and participate in trade shows, seminars, luncheons, and community events.
• Collaboration – Support a culture of collaboration across banking centres and internal partners to bring the best of CIBC to clients and help them achieve their financial goals. Build a local business profile to translate into effective working relationships with clients and partners.
• Credit risk management – Ensure due diligence and management of credit quality within thresholds, with early detection of deteriorating files. Interact with clients and internal partners in line with CIBC policies and procedures; escalate where appropriate.

Who You Are

• You are a bold and authentic leader. You’re passionate about developing and coaching to bring out the best in people, with experience leading diverse, high-performing teams.
• You demonstrate experience in Business Banking or Commercial Banking, including credit structuring, cash management, proven business development, and strong risk/credit portfolio management.
• You put our clients first. You have well-developed client and relationship management skills and engage purposefully to find the right solutions.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when empowered to take initiative and deliver results.
• You have an established profile in the local business community and knowledge of a diverse marketplace and local needs.
• You have completed an undergraduate degree/diploma 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

• We 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 help you collaborate and create innovative solutions for clients.

• We support ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for 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 they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) 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 simulations, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal is to learn more about you and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Prince George-3rd & Brunswick

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Budgeting, Business Banking, Business Development, Cash Management, Client Service, Communication, Data Analysis, Financial Advising, Group Problem Solving, Leadership, Lending, Management Planning, People Management, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Sales, Strategic Objectives