Commercial Banking Associate - Chicago, United States - CIBC

CIBC

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual will play a key role in the preparation of credit requests and provide support to the relationship managers

Essential duties include:

Underwrite credit transactions for all lines of business
Analyze financial information and statements
Analyze and identify risks associated with various commercial loans
Preparation of credit requests
Assist with other risk management and product initiatives

The Commercial Banking Training Program, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a key component to the development of our team of commercial bank relationship managers.

Growing and developing top talent is one of our corporate values. It is the launching pad for a career in providing high-quality commercial banking services to middle market companies.

The Program:

Taught by professionals from our organization as well as select industry and topic experts
Classroom phase: accounting, finance, credit analysis, business writing, financial modeling, relevant computer skills
Practical experience: 90day rotations with lending groups across the bank such as general commercial, commercial real estate, health care, construction and engineering, security alarm, private banking, and forprofit education.
Individuals in the program are fulltime employees and eligible for company benefits. During their first 1824 months of employment, we will dedicate our time to training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College degree required, preferably with minimum of two classes of accounting
Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
Detailoriented
Ability to work individually and within teams
Critical thinking, writing and analytical skills combined with strong interpersonal skills
Work ethic, commitment to clients, employees and the communities we serve
Proficiency in MS Excel and Word required. Analytical skills and spreadsheet experience with a spreading software program like Moody's is a plus
The anticipated start date for the Commercial Banking Training Program is early July 2024.

Our CIBC risk culture is based on employees striving to exceed the expectations of ourselves and our leadership's identification and mitigation of risks in their daily responsibilities, not just in quarterly or annual monitoring/assessments.

We all are accountable for managing risk.

As an employee of CIBC the incumbent must conduct themselves (and foster an environment for others) in a manner consistent with our strong risk culture

This includes:

Following all aspects of the CIBC Code of Conduct, as well as all applicable CIBC policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
At all times acting in accordance with our Purpose and shared values, to achieve our Bank's strategic goals
Understanding and following the qualitative and quantitative components of our Risk Appetite Statements
Completing all annual Corporate Mandatory Training and Testing modules, as well as any additional businessspecific modules, as required and employing the learnings in daily activities and undertakings
Escalating matters through one of the appropriate channels identified in the CIBC Code of Conduct (i.e., HR, management, Ethics Hotline, Whistleblower, etc.) upon observing activities that may be inconsistent with CIBC's policies, frameworks, guidelines, processes and controls
Speaking up if witnessing behaviors that drive poor or unfair outcomes for clients, team members or other stakeholders
Escalating matters that can result in adverse market practices and outcomes, thereby negatively impacting CIBC's reputation as a leading financial institution

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*, 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.