Senior Credit Risk Analyst

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.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Credit Processing Services provides compliance and credit fulfillment support to Commercial Banking and Capital Markets.  As a Senior Credit Risk Analyst you will be accountable for providing support for credit/trading-related products for a portfolio of clients within the Specialized Credit Products Group in Capital Markets. You will be responsible for all aspects of administration and monitoring of established credit and trading facilities and maintain independent responsibility for the input, monitoring and escalation of risk elements on credit portfolios with minimal supervision. Input of credits authorized by Risk Management. Act as a point of contact providing functional guidance to junior team members, lead implementation of process improvement initiatives by working with colleagues/management to improve the quality of client service delivered to clients, while seeking opportunities to streamline processes.

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

• Service Delivery Reliability - Liaise and interact with Clients and Business Partners. Respond to inquiries and requests providing professional high quality of customer service for the assigned portfolio. Monitor ongoing risks associated with accounts through monitoring systems and EXCEL reports for all credit facilities to perform detailed analysis of financial statements and related documents to ensure accuracy of data.

• Compliance and Production Support - Review loan documentation/trading documentation (eg. ISDA agreements) and/or Financial Statements to ensure compliance with authorized credit. Ensure compliance to internal controls and escalate to Senior Business Partners and/or Risk Management as appropriate to maintain integrity of CIBC's position and timely resolution of issues.

• Financial Analysis - Monitor ongoing risks associated with accounts through systems and reports for all credit/trading facilities to process transactions, margins and perform detailed analysis of financial statements and related documents to ensure accuracy of data. Preparing and updating spreadsheets as per agreement requirements and preparing breach reports for Business Partners and Risk Management review (strong excel/spreadsheet skills required).

• Relationship Management - Manage relationships with CIBC Business Partners on all credit-related activities to ensure accounts operate within terms and conditions of the authorized credit.

• Organizational Skills - Respond to questions and provide guidance. Complete quality checks for work completed to ensure accuracy. Monitor workflow to ensure priority is given to unresolved matters that cause backlog or delays in process flow.

• Detail Oriented - Demonstrates accurate and efficient processing of all incoming work by verifying, processing and balancing as required utilizing various systems and equipment within the department including Processes items ensuring proper procedures and guidelines are followed and managing fluctuating volumes. 

• Results Oriented - Maintains adherence to all risk and governance standards by completing all required documentation thoroughly and ensuring that all processes and procedures are followed.

Who You Are

• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• You have a degree/diploma in Business, Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience. 

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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]

• 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.

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