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Purpose of Job

Support and manage credit relationships for a portfolio focused initially towards large European fund managers and a number of European banks.  In time, it would be expected that the candidate will adopt responsibility for other NBFI industries as well as banks in other jurisdictions. 

Work with trading floor businesses to structure credit facilities to mitigate credit risks inherent in derivatives and other trading floor business products.

Main Objectives

·       Responsible for conducting in-depth counterparty, industry and portfolio analysis supporting the credit relationships for a portfolio initially focused towards large European fund managers and a number of European banks.

·       Monitor the credit quality and global credit exposure of the portfolio by remaining current with counterparty’s financial condition, industry and economic trends.

·       Build and maintain relationships with CIBC marketers/traders, and respond quickly to requests for credit facilities from the trading floor.

·       Provide expertise in the area of credit risk associated with trading floor business products.

·       Assist in the on-going monitoring of the terms and conditions of approved credit
arrangements and appropriately identifying any relevant changes in the financial
condition/business of a client.

·       Participate in due diligence and provide support with regard to activities of many parties, including Legal, Documentation, trading room marketers and Risk Management.

·       Provide sound, timely, and well-communicated recommendations for credit facilities supported by a thorough analysis and well-executed interpretation of relevant financial, industry, business, and market information.

·       Ensure that the portfolio meets with appropriate risk management guidelines and remains current with the changing methodologies.

Skills / Knowledge Required

·       Must have a good knowledge of derivative products and seek to develop a more in depth knowledge of them and other bank products, and partner with trading floor personnel to deliver timely results for clients.

·       Good understanding of specific industry, including fundamental market factors, and capital markets activity and influences.

·       Must be able to assess factors which affect the risk profile of a customer quickly in order to make timely decisions and take appropriate action as necessary.

·       Good analytical skills including experience in analysing financial statements in order to assess credit risks.

·       Work within a challenging environment where time pressures demand a rapid response to requests from the trading floor.

·       Focused attention to detail when reviewing financial information and preparing credit applications.

·       Work in a team environment where sharing of skills and knowledge is critical.

·       Good oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate to stakeholders and senior management.

·       Demonstratable problem solving and decision making skills.

·       Minimum 4 years experience in credit risk analysis and related techniques in relation to fund manager/fund clients and/or bank counterparties. 

Sound knowledge of derivatives documentation, notably ISDA/CSA

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

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