Associate, Real Estate Corporate Banking (Real Estate Finance Division)

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 Real Estate Corporate Banking provides financing to institutional real estate companies on both an interim/construction and term basis across Canada. Our team is part of CIBC’s Real Estate Finance Division, a national business with experienced real estate professionals located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton Toronto, Ottawa, London, Hamilton and Montreal. We apply industry expertise to offer full-service financial solutions to real estate companies and users across Canada. Through working closely with Relationship Managers on CIBC’s Real Estate Corporate Banking team, the successful candidate will gain experience in both real estate lending and the management of key client relationships. The Real Estate Corporate Banking team provides innovative financial solutions to Canadian REITs, pension funds, and private equity firms. The Associate will provide a broad range of analytical and research support to a team who is dedicated to helping the Associate achieve their professional goals. The incumbent will be involved with a variety of projects to expose them to various aspects of lloan underwriting, credit analysis, and portfolio management.

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

• Research & Analysis - Responsible for conducting in-depth company, industry, and portfolio analysis. Assist in performing risk assessments for existing and new credit arrangements through completing financial statement analysis, sensitivity and scenario analysis, valuation of different asset classes (ex. office, retail, residential, industrial, etc.) and reviewing third party reports (ex. environmental reports, appraisals, etc.).

• Financial Modelling – Build financial models mainly focused on credit analysis and risk rating evaluation.

• Cross Functional Collaboration and Credit Recommendations - Making informal and formal presentations to senior management to discuss deal structuring as a part of the deal team. Collaborating with internal risk partners and stakeholders across CIBC (ex. Investment Banking, Interest Rate Solutions, Debt Capital Markets, etc.) to analyze key risks and mitigation strategies in existing and new credits.

• Business Development Support - Fulfill day-to-day requests of a portfolio of clients alongside the Relationship Managers. Proactively assess clients’ needs, propose solutions, and execute as instructed by the client. Play a key role in the preparation of client proposals and information memoranda. Attend client events, meetings, and site visits to further develop key client relationships.

• Portfolio Management Client Service - Play an integral role in the end-to-end processing of a loan (i.e. from structuring to funding). Collaborate with various teams and departments to fulfill day-to-day tasks such as loan  processing, opening of deposit accounts including signing authorities, non/negotiable securities, and the review of cash management arrangements.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate relevant professional or educational experience (0-2 years) finance, real estate, lending or related fields.

• You have a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• You’re motivated by collective success. You are a team player and have the ability to work well within a group setting. 

• You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You put our clients first. You have strong client and relationship management skills. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions.

• You can demonstrate experience in financial statements and accounting principles in order to assess lending risk, with specific emphasis on the real estate industry.

• You're goal oriented. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact. You demonstrate an aptitude for business development (sales) skills.

• 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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-81 Bay, 10th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Business Banking, Business Development, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Lending, Portfolio Management, Preparation of Financial Reports, Real Estate Financing, Researching