Director, Asia Equity Finance & Delta One

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking an experienced trader to build and lead the Asia Equity Finance & Delta One franchise from Singapore. The role involves developing a market-leading platform across securities financing, stock lending, equity swaps, and related financing solutions.

You will establish senior client relationships, drive revenue growth, and work with Risk, Operations, and Technology to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Front-office experience in equity financing and related products.
• Proven track record in building and growing financing or Delta One businesses.
• Strong knowledge of Asia-Pacific equity markets and securities financing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Asia Equity Finance & Delta One strategy.
• Build and manage a profitable franchise across stock lending and related financing.
• Maintain relationships with asset managers, pension funds, and institutional investors.
• Maximize inventory monetization across Prime, Equity Derivatives, and Lending.
• Source inventory through owners, lenders, custodians, and intermediaries.
• Drive client acquisition, revenue growth and balance sheet efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Risk, Ops, and Tech.

Skills

Equity Finance

Securities Lending

Delta One Trading

Equity Derivatives

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

BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION

We provide integrated capital markets products, investment banking advisory services, corporate lending and top-ranked research to corporate, government and institutional clients around the world. Our goal is to be the leading Capital Markets franchise in Canada and the lead relationship bank for key clients globally.

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced trader and entrepreneurial candidate to build and help lead our Asia Equity Finance & Delta One franchise. This is a unique opportunity to build a business from the ground up, developing a market-leading platform across securities financing, stock lending, equity swaps, total return swaps and synthetic financing solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the strategy for the Asia Equity Finance & Delta One business.
• Build and manage a profitable franchise across stock lending, borrowing, equity swaps, total return swaps and other financing solutions.
• Establish and maintain senior relationships with asset managers, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds and other institutional investors.
• Maximize internalization and monetization of firm and client inventory, identifying opportunities across Prime, Equity Derivatives, Securities Lending and other businesses.
• Source and optimize inventory through relationships with beneficial owners, agent lenders, custodians and market intermediaries.
• Drive client acquisition, revenue growth and balance sheet efficiency.
• Partner with Sales, Prime Services, Equity Derivatives, Risk, Operations, Technology and Treasury teams to deliver innovative financing solutions.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative culture that values trust, teamwork & accountability.
• Establish robust risk management, governance and control frameworks.
• Lead platform development, automation initiatives and operational scalability.
• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive front-office experience in Equity Finance, Securities Lending, Delta One Trading or Equity Derivatives.
• Proven track record of building and growing financing, securities lending or Delta One businesses.
• Deep understanding of Asian equity markets, securities financing and synthetic products.
• Strong institutional client network across Asia-Pacific.
• Strong understanding of RWA, leverage, NSFR/LCR and other resource constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to generate significant revenues while effectively managing risk & resources.
• Strong leadership, commercial and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating within a regulated banking environment.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Establishing a leading Asia Equity Finance & Delta One franchise.

Delivering sustainable revenue growth and attractive risk-adjusted returns.

Building a diversified institutional client base.

Creating scalable infrastructure, governance and operating models.

Developing a high-performing team and strong market presence across the region.

This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the strategy, growth and long-term success of a newly established business within a leading global banking platform.

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.

Job Location

One Raffles Place Twr 2 #12-61

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Capital Markets, Capital Markets Products, Client Consultations, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Global Market, Institutional Client Services, Investments, Lending, Market Trading, Researching

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 48,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.