Associate, Trade Finance - Global Transaction Banking

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

The Capital Markets arm of CIBC provides corporate, government and institutional clients with innovative solutions to help them raise capital, and grow and invest actively throughout North America and key financial centers around the world. To deliver on its vision to be our clients’ preferred capital markets banking partner across multiple products and services, both in Canada and where our core competencies can be exported.  The Capital Markets mission is to bring Canadian Capital Markets products to Canada and the rest of the world, and also bring the world to Canada. The Associate, Trade Finance is responsible for supporting the development and growth of the Capital Markets Trade Finance business. This role will primarily support the growth of the Traditional Trade desk, focusing on transaction execution and portfolio management. 

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. 

How you’ll succeed

• Transaction Execution – Provide support and back-up to Executive Director, Traditional Trade in execution of Traditional Trade transactions. Assist in coordinating Letters of Credit, Guarantees, and other types of Traditional Trade transactions between clients, correspondent banks, Relationship Managers, TF Operations, and other teams. Prepare transaction pricing models, generate reports and maintain transactions tracking records. Provide assistance and back-up as first point of contact for daily client queries.
• Sales and Marketing Support & Execution – On a limited basis, provide support to Sales and Marketing in the development of client-facing sales materials and in updating websites and other Marketing initiatives.

• Product Support – Opportunity to support product development and process improvements. Leveraging technology in order to support simplification and scaling of the business, as appropriate. Supporting efforts to work closely with the Operations team to process engineer transaction execution and  on-boarding processes. Assisting with the development of technology solutions.

Who you are

• You can demonstrate experience. You bring at least 1 year of trade finance experience and have familiarity with different trade finance products and custom solutions in high growth markets. Advanced knowledge of multiple software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference. You can assess competing priorities, solve problems thoughtfully, and support informed decision-making in a fast-paced environment. You work well under pressure and can manage deadlines effectively.
• You're a strong communicator. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners. You're also comfortable presenting information clearly and professionally.
• You’re motivated by collective success. You work well with partners across teams and understand the value of building strong, inclusive working relationships to deliver the best outcomes for clients and the business.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• 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.

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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-141 Bay, 11th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Credit Risk Management, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, High Net Worth Individuals, Portfolio Management, Researching