Associate, Global Markets

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What You’ll Be Doing

 

Reporting to the Head of Canadian Pension and Asset Manager Originations, you will be an integral member of CIBC’s Structured Solutions sales team. Your mandate is to originate and support the distribution of innovative structured finance products to Canadian pension funds and asset managers, driving business growth and strengthening client relationships.

 

In this sales and origination role, you will support CIBC’s structured finance efforts by originating and executing complex transactions—including deals across private credit, securitization, SRTs, and fund finance solutions—specifically for Canadian pension funds and asset managers. You will be managing client relationships, providing dedicated support, and ensuring the successful distribution of structured finance products and coordinating with trading desks on transaction approval, execution, and risk management for both traditional and innovative structured finance products. This role will also allow you to facilitate smooth transactions by working closely with trading, internal operations, credit, treasury, legal, and onboarding teams. You will support business development by participating in client meetings, delivering presentations, generating value-added ideas, and streamlining daily sales operations to drive operational excellence within the Structured Solutions team. You will be engaging in continuous learning and sharing insights to foster a culture of improvement and innovation with occasional travel to meet clients and internal stakeholders. Your sales expertise, organizational skills, and commitment to CIBC’s values will be essential to your success in advancing CIBC’s structured finance initiatives with Canada’s leading institutional investors.

 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

The expected annualized base salary for this role is $125,000.
The base salary is determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, as well as geographic location and specific business needs. Our compensation philosophy supports ongoing growth and development, enabling progression within the salary range as team members advance in their roles.
In addition to base pay, compensation for this role includes participation in an annual discretionary incentive or bonus program.
We are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation opportunities for all employees and we encourage open conversations about compensation throughout the recruitment process.

How You’ll Succeed 

• Sales origination - Supporting the team in proactively identifying and developing new sales opportunities across private credit, securitization, SRTs, and fund finance for institutional clients.

• Transaction lifecycle - Assisting in the complete transaction lifecycle, including client engagement, internal approvals, negotiation, execution, booking, and risk management—ensuring alignment with CIBC’s risk framework.

• Collaboration - Collaborating with relevant trading teams, and other sales professionals, to deliver tailored solutions that address client needs and objectives.

• Execution - Partnering with Capital Markets more broadly to maximize cross-product capabilities and ensure seamless execution.

• Market insights - Providing timely product knowledge and market insights to clients, supporting informed decision-making and fostering trusted relationships.

• Continuous improvement - Continuously improving sales processes and sharing expertise to enhance the effectiveness of the Structured Solutions team.

 

Who You Are 

• You have an undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Engineering, or related field. 

• You are an accomplished sales and origination professional with significant experience in capital markets, ideally with direct exposure to structured finance products such as private credit, securitization, CLO arranging, Significant Risk Transfers (SRTs), and fund finance.

• You are technically savvy. Your technical skills include demonstrated proficiency with Bloomberg, Excel, PowerPoint, VBA, and general coding practices. You are detail-oriented, analytical, and adept at building strong client and internal relationships.

• You love to learn. You are a continuous learner who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• You have highly developed communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex concepts and solutions to clients and colleagues.

• Values matter to you. 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 [email protected]

• 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-161 Bay St., 5th

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytics Insights, Business Direction, Business Growth, Client Relations, Client Relationship Management, Client Service, Customer Engagement, Finance, Global Market, Marketing Strategies, Portfolio Management, Sales, Structured Products, Taking Ownership