Associate, Trade Control, US Delta1

CIBC US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Paid time off

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers program

Job summary

CIBC US is seeking an Associate for the US Global Markets Trade Control team to support the Delta1/Equities business and ensure trade processes meet established controls. You will handle trade capture, reconciliations, and reporting with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in trade control or related roles, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with DTCC/ADP systems. This role is based in New York with a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; FINRA Series 7 or 99 preferred or obtained after hire.
• 3–5 years in Trade Control, Trade Support, or middle office within Capital Markets.
• Familiarity with equities, ETFs, Delta1 activity, and related workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support Delta1/Equities trade lifecycle including trade capture, allocations, and controls.
• Perform daily reconciliations of positions and trades; investigate breaks and resolve with desks.
• Build knowledge of DTCC, Broadridge ADP, and internal booking systems for processing.
• Use systems and data for reporting, desk inquiries, and control monitoring.
• Prepare operational reports for traders and management.
• Participate in process improvements and system enhancements.
• Resolve trade exceptions and settlement items across internal systems and counterparties.
• Monitor booking, settlement, and escalation per internal controls and deadlines.
• Coordinate with trading, operations, finance, and technology stakeholders.
• Assist with client setup and settlement instructions; ensure downstream accuracy.
• Adhere to risk culture, Code of Conduct, and regulatory standards; complete trainings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DTCC

Broadridge ADP

Internal booking systems

Excel

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 US Global Markets Trade Control team supports the Delta1/Equities business across listed cash equities, equity-linked products, ETFs, and related financing or swap activity. The Associate will help ensure daily trade support activities are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with established controls.

• Support the Delta1/Equities trade lifecycle across cash equities, ETFs, and related financing activity, including trade capture, allocations, and control checks.
• Perform daily position, trade, and stock record reconciliations, investigate breaks, and partner with operations and the trading desk to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Build product and process knowledge across DTCC, Broadridge ADP, internal booking platforms, and other market utilities that support equities trade processing.
• Leverage systems and data sources to support reporting, analysis, desk inquiries, and control monitoring.
• Prepare and distribute operational reporting related to positions, breaks, fails, and trade activity for traders, management, and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and control projects that support the growth and efficiency of the Delta1 platform.
• Resolve trade exceptions and unmatched activity, including settlement items and reconciliation breaks involving internal systems, counterparties, brokers, and market utilities.
• Monitor trade capture, allocations, and settlement processes to help ensure booking accuracy, appropriate escalation, and adherence to internal controls and market deadlines.
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, including trading, sales, operations, finance, technology, and market utilities, to support day-to-day workflow and issue resolution.
• Support account and client setup activities, including standing settlement instruction maintenance and client allocation processes, to help ensure accurate downstream processing.
• Conduct daily activities in accordance with CIBC’s risk culture, Code of Conduct, and regulatory standards.
• Complete all mandatory training and escalate issues as appropriate.

How You’ll Succeed

• Operational Excellence: Deliver accurate and timely trade support with limited oversight, strong attention to detail, disciplined follow-through, and awareness of downstream impacts.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, enhance reporting, and strengthen controls in support of a scalable business platform.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build effective working relationships across front office, operations, finance, and technology to keep deliverables and follow-ups on track.
• Ownership & Accountability: Own recurring deliverables, escalate appropriately, and apply sound judgment in a deadline-driven environment.

Who You Are

• Educated & Licensed: Bachelor’s degree required. FINRA Series 7 or 99 required, or must be obtained after hire.
• Experienced: 3–5 years of experience in Trade Control, Trade Support, operations, or middle office within Capital Markets, preferably supporting equities, Delta1, prime services, or related products.
• Product Knowledgeable: Familiarity with equities, ETFs, equity-linked products, Delta1 activity, trade capture, allocation, reconciliation, and settlement workflows.
• Technically Skilled: Experience with DTCC, Broadridge ADP, internal booking systems, or similar platforms is an asset. Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data are required.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with colleagues across teams and levels of the organization.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Able to identify control issues, investigate exceptions, and resolve problems in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-Directed & Collaborative: Takes ownership of daily responsibilities, escalated issues appropriately, and works effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Client & Service Focused: Acts with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to CIBC’s values, risk culture, and service expectations.
• You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

At CIBC, we offer a competitive total rewards package. This role has an expected salary range of $130,000–$155,000 for the New York, NY market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. CIBC offers a full range of benefits and programs to meet our employee’s needs; including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation), Holidays, and 401(k), in addition to other special perks reserved for our team members.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. Additional total compensation and benefits details will be provided during the hiring process.

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*, 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, 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.

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Job Location

NY-New York, 300 Madison Ave Fl 5

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Business Effectiveness, Client Onboarding, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Detail-Oriented, Employee Relations, Internal Auditing, Investments, Problem Resolution, Strategic Initiative, Teamwork