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

As the Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income you will be responsible for the commercialization of CIBC Asset Management’s (CAM) Fixed Income business, effectively developing and maintaining thought leadership and client relationships in Canada and globally with a particular emphasis on elevating CIBC Asset Management’s distribution expertise to deliver a highly saleable and scalable Fixed Income portfolio management suite of solutions. The role reports to the ED & Head of the Client Portfolio Management team.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. Client interaction and travel will be required.

How you’ll succeed

Relationship building - Will contribute to CAM’s professional, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture by working collaboratively with all of the members of CAM to ensure that it is able to distinguish itself through the provision of distinctive, world-class investor service and communication.

Strong cultural alignment - Conduct themselves as a partner to the investment professionals of CAM and seeking to contribute to the overall business as well as to their functional responsibilities.

Team orientation - Embrace a continuous improvement approach to the business and proactively seeking improvements in both their particular market and service approach across the entire business. Willingly taking on the “hands on” work required given the comparatively flat nature of the organization. Being accustomed to working in a matrixed environment where knowledge, talent and resources reside in multiple locations. 

Collaborate - with a variety of colleagues across the firm and enterprise, such as: clients & prospects across the enterprise – mutual funds, high net worth, broker-dealer, commercial, and institutional clients and consultants; Global distribution teams servicing institutional, high net worth, advisor,  and bank clients; International staff and relevant relations with partner asset management firms; Other CPMs, members in Fixed Income, Equity, Sustainable Investment and Currency & Multi Asset Management; Portfolio Management & Research Team; Product Development Team; Operations Management and Investment Services; Legal and Compliance, HR, Technology & Global Operations partners.

Who you are

You demonstrate a deep understanding of fixed income topics and can act as a subject matter expert on fixed income strategy design and management – most likely from an independent asset manager, the asset management business of a bank or insurance company, or an investment consulting firm with organizations respected for their products, market penetration, strong sales efforts, and client service. It’s an asset if you have Portfolio Management experience and business development leadership and management.

You have a degree in Business, Finance and/or Economics. 

You are a certified professional. It’s an asset if you are a CFA charter holder.

You can demonstrate experience in the investment business. You have experience presenting to clients, in sales processes, and with high performance content and communication for clients, advisors and prospects.

It’s an asset if you’re fluent in French.

You have registration with Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) as Advising Representative.

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

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-161 Bay St., 22nd

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Financial Markets, Fixed Income Investments, Fixed Income Strategies, Investments, Leadership, People Management, Portfolio Management, Researching, Results-Oriented, Risk Management