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.
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What You'll Be Doing
CIBC Innovation Banking provides strategic advice and funding to North American innovation clients at each stage of their business cycle, from start up to IPO and beyond. Innovation Banking clients include companies that typically operate in the Enterprise Software, Technology, Life Sciences and Health Care sectors of the economy.
As a Director in our Origination team you will focus primarily on growing CIBC Innovation Banking's market presence in the technology sector in this market. Your role will not be just to be a banker -- you will be a partner, a true champion for our clients' businesses, who will be committed to delivering on flexible business solutions, dedicated business expertise and timely business advice to help our clients realize their goals.
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

• Client First - Proactively assess your clients' needs and propose solutions to deliver to meet those needs. Demonstrate expertise on market conditions, with the ability to integrate knowledge into credit structuring and execution, and effectively communicate to clients.
• Relationship Building - Make an impact in your community, and show clients they're appreciated by engaging in marketing and outreach activities. Develop a personal profile within the firm and assist in maintaining a high profile for the firm within and outside the technology community. Develop new client relationships through your business development activities leveraging referral sources, existing clients and centers of influence.
• Credit Management - Perform preliminary credit assessment and due diligence

Who You Are

• You're an experienced banking professional. You have significant experience in areas such as Technology Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, etc.
• You have strong business acumen. You're passionate about the technology sector. You can effectively differentiate CIBC Innovation Banking from the competition through quality of coverage, and service provided.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. In your career, you have demonstrated success in creating and maintaining good relationships with clients at senior levels. You are able to manage internal relationships within CIBC to coordinate and ensure the support of the firm's internal resources where different priorities may exist.
• Education You've Completed. You have a Bachelors or equivalent degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, a or related field. Advanced business degrees or professional designations (MBA, CFA, CBV, CPA, CA etc.) are considered to be assets.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• You put our clients first. You have well-developed client and relationship management skills. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions.
• 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
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.
Job Location Toronto-81 Bay, 10th Floor
Employment Type Regular
Weekly Hours 37.5
Skills Business Development, Client Service, Credit, Financial Advising, Portfolio Management, Results-Oriented

Skills Required