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 CIBC.com

JOB PURPOSE  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
•    Trading floor liaison with internal and external transaction control and approval functions
•    Providing transaction expertise for structured notes and other products across a number of underlying markets
•    Working closely with a number of internal partners, including Structuring, Sales, Trading, Legal, Compliance, Treasury and Taxation Division on new product development initiatives
•    Ensuring transactions and products are structured to achieve legal, regulatory, tax and operational objectives for CIBC and its clients
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•    Advising on capital markets and structured notes procedure and products offered by the bank in UK and Europe, including public offerings
•    Drafting relevant documentation for the above and liaising with stakeholders
•    Liaising with the desk to ensure the Structured Notes programme is relevant and workable for all trading requirements at the time
•    When required, providing execution management support for structured notes trades from inception through to settlement
•    Preparing documentation for occasional Calls and Corporate Actions 
•    Leading initiatives with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve cost reductions and operational efficiencies
•    Leading the  integration and maintenance of ongoing legal document automation initiatives 
•    Assisting the Sales team in building new strategic partnerships with distribution partners
•    Working effectively within CIBC's corporate governance practices and policies (e.g. Risk Management, Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Compliance) to ensure all potential risks are appropriately addressed and that CIBC legal/reputation issues and shareholder objectives are covered, and to promote the firm’s vision, mission and values
•    Responsible for the integration and maintenance of the ongoing automatic documentation project.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
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COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES
•    As an employee of CIBC, the incumbent must comply with all applicable CIBC and Line of Business policies, standards, guidelines and controls.  

AUTHORITIES/DECISION RIGHTS  
•    As a key contributor to the business unit, this job has the authority to recommend changes to business processes in order to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

JOB DIMENSIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
•    Lawyer with 1 to 3 years’ experience with a large transaction-oriented UK law firm or an in-house role within an investment bank 
•    Emphasis on securities law and/or corporate finance
•    Knowledge of structured products essential
•    Experience with debt/structured notes programmes essential
•    Knowledge of derivatives markets would be considered an asset
•    Proven ability to pay close attention to detail
•    Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills
•    Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
•    Working knowledge of PC applications (Excel, Word, Power Point)
•    Ability to thrive in dynamic and ever-changing market environment
•    Results driven
•    Agile and adaptable

WORKING CONDITIONS
•    This role operates within a normal office environment.

At CIBC, our people are our greatest asset. You’ll become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents, and empowers teams to do what’s right for the client, and to do it well. As part of the Advisory team, you will:

•    Thrive: Benefit from an open and approachable culture
•    Connect: Work in a place where the right technology and infrastructure fosters innovation, collaboration and creativity across our global offices
•    Develop: Grow your skills and career through  ongoing learning opportunities, individual development planning, and comprehensive product training
•    Prosper: Share in our collective success with a competitive salary, incentive pay, employee banking benefits, health benefits program, and employee share purchase plan

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.comYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

Job Location

150 Cheapside, London, UK

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

35

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Analytics Insights, Banking, Business, Business Direction, Business Policies, Business Processes, Capital Markets, Client Service, Communication, Compliance Requirements, Continued Learning, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Cost Reduction, Creativity (Inactive), Cross-Functional Teamwork, Derivatives Markets, Detail-Oriented, Development Planning, Documentations, External Stakeholders, Finance, Global Market {+ 20 more}